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MK12 RDV

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,537 mi
Last recorded99,537 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 RDV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 88,819 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 88,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

235/45/18

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

o/s/f tyre worn on both shoulders

Pass 13 May 2021 81,570 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 81,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,391 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,572 miles

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

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 23 Jan 2018 60,694 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres outer edges on 3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,869 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,197 miles

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

undertray and engine cover fitted.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 45,197 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

undertray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RDV is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

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

Is MK12 RDV safe to buy?

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