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RV12 GYO

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,134 mi
Last recorded122,134 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 GYO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 122,134 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 115,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 109,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 104,233 miles

Nearside number plate light not working

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 Feb 2022 93,111 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 93,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn smooth on edges very close to inner cords

Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,527 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 83,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,280 miles

handbrake release button loose

Fail 3 Feb 2020 78,276 miles

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

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake release button loose

Pass 7 Feb 2019 68,429 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 68,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear on legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,649 miles

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn starting to detatch

Fail 13 Feb 2018 58,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn starting to detatch

Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,291 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,169 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,396 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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RV12 GYO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 RV12 GYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV12 GYO registered?

RV12 GYO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is RV12 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 GYO 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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