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SH12 BFV

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,921 mi
Last recorded74,921 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 BFV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 74,921 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension and subframe corroded age related

Fail 6 Jan 2026 74,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Dash (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Dash (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension and subframe corroded age related

Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,904 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 62,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 57,949 miles

engine oil leak cant properly inspect due to engine lower cover

Pass 18 Feb 2022 52,030 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,785 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 38,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,918 miles

remove holder from windscreen more than 40mm

Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,122 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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SH12 BFV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SH12 BFV, 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

How do I check the history of SH12 BFV?

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What year was SH12 BFV registered?

SH12 BFV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SH12 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 BFV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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