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MK12 PCV

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,411 mi
Last recorded102,411 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 PCV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 102,411 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2026 102,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 95,044 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 95,044 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,450 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 87,450 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 81,133 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 69,432 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,086 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 66,086 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 58,367 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,168 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 48,168 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,692 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,077 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,759 miles

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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MK12 PCV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK12 PCV, 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 MK12 PCV registered?

MK12 PCV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MK12 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 PCV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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