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MW12 SVK

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,022 mi
Last recorded107,022 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 SVK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 107,022 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,038 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,035 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 90,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,050 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn and lipped and brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2021 81,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake discs worn and lipped and brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,081 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing lower on edges

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

Pass 2 May 2019 60,988 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Att soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread worn smooth. ATT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread worn smooth. ATT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,701 miles

Both side front seatbelt webbings have minor damage

Fail 30 Apr 2018 51,701 miles

Both side front seatbelt webbings have minor damage

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 5 May 2017 41,416 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 29,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 22,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MW12 SVK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc 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 MW12 SVK, 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 MW12 SVK registered?

MW12 SVK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is MW12 SVK safe to buy?

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