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LV12 VZD

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,491 mi
Last recorded195,491 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 VZD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 195,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 181,373 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 168,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 168,029 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 154,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 135,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 121,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 121,159 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,243 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,652 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2017 79,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads approx 4mm and discs wearing

front tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2016 50,499 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 50,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,262 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit and wearing inner and outer edges

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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LV12 VZD is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 75,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV12 VZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV12 VZD registered?

LV12 VZD is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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The MOT history for LV12 VZD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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