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SV12 OTK

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,681 mi
Last recorded151,681 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 OTK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 151,681 miles

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

General corrosion underbody

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 144,533 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 136,874 miles

UNDERBODY ALL COMPOUND COVERD IN UNDERSEAL

UNDERBODY ALL COVERD IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 27 May 2023 136,854 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

UNDERBODY ALL COMPOUND COVERD IN UNDERSEAL

UNDERBODY ALL COVERD IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 22 Feb 2022 136,254 miles

Nearside Front STRUT TOP BEARING CREAKING ON LOCK TO LOCK

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3RD ROW (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CENTER ROW (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE CABLE END, CORRODED THIN

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,770 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 124,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 116,372 miles

Heat shield loose. Back box

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch loose

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 116,368 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Heat shield loose. Back box

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch loose

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,280 miles

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,857 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,611 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 63,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,819 miles

high level brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OTK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OTK, 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 OTK registered?

SV12 OTK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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