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ML12 VOP

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,602 mi
Last recorded145,602 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 VOP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 145,602 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 109,514 miles

Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Slightly Deteriorated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 3 Nov 2023 104,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 96,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 90,440 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front day light inop

Fail 18 Nov 2021 90,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust silencer insecure 2 x rear mountings brocken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear clunking and scraping inside the disc

Offside Front day light inop

Fail 11 Sep 2020 90,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Holed through impact damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Comes all the way up to the stop, condition of rear brakes (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Body component insecure Wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking Delivery pipe to tank damp with diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Lower Bracket that supports radiator/inter cooler and air con condenser badly damaged and bent with no support on the offside

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted and some testable items not fully seen

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mouldy (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield loose and resting on system

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch liner missing

Offside Front Lower Day time running light missing

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,182 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 235/45/18

Fail 5 Sep 2019 83,177 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 235/45/18

Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,560 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 64,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,897 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,909 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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ML12 VOP is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML12 VOP, 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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ML12 VOP is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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