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RO12 ZWB

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,845 mi
Last recorded119,845 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 ZWB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 119,845 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 119,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,578 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 107,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 98,424 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 88,330 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 79,970 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,752 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 67,117 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,257 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 61,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,041 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,296 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 37,680 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,680 miles

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

Offside 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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RO12 ZWB is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RO12 ZWB, 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 RO12 ZWB registered?

RO12 ZWB is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is RO12 ZWB safe to buy?

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