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SV12 MVP

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,730 mi
Last recorded153,730 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 MVP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 153,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 145,468 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 130,666 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 130,653 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 118,170 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 108,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 100,586 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 100,555 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 98,637 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,384 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,440 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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SV12 MVP is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SV12 MVP, 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 SV12 MVP registered?

SV12 MVP is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is SV12 MVP safe to buy?

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