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SH12 HVM

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,294 mi
Last recorded79,294 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 HVM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 79,294 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 79,294 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,009 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 76,009 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 72,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 64,287 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 64,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 55,087 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,264 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 46,785 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,780 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,089 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 41,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,475 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 36,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2016 26,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 19,309 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 HVM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 SH12 HVM, 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 SH12 HVM registered?

SH12 HVM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is SH12 HVM safe to buy?

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