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SV12 MYO

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,056 mi
Last recorded153,056 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 153,056 miles

Coil spring worn both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 153,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring worn both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 138,879 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 138,879 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 125,231 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 125,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 112,583 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/side and o/side wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/side and n/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror casing damaged with edges protruding

Fail 1 Apr 2023 112,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/side and o/side wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/side and n/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror casing damaged with edges protruding

Pass 2 Apr 2022 100,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 82,500 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,633 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

rear seats in stow away position

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,574 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 52,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2016 40,305 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,492 miles

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

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 MYO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV12 MYO, 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 MYO registered?

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

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