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RV12 UPN

2012 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,318 mi
Last recorded79,318 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 UPN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 79,318 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 79,310 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 72,385 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2024 61,181 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 57,177 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 57,177 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,602 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,711 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 43,695 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,766 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 38,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,202 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyre walls perishing

Screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2018 28,872 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 22,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,969 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 8,172 miles

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2015 8,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

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 UPN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

RV12 UPN is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 UPN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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