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MJ12 XVR

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

226,949 mi
Last recorded226,949 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 XVR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 226,949 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 226,949 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 206,166 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 183,092 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 152,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 119,568 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 106,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,745 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 99,745 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 93,336 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,079 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 47,770 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 47,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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MJ12 XVR is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJ12 XVR, 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 MJ12 XVR registered?

MJ12 XVR is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is MJ12 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 XVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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