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SV12 UZJ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,454 mi
Last recorded70,454 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 UZJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 70,454 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 70,453 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2024 67,397 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 67,396 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 65,421 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both handbrake cables are hanging low

Fail 4 Jan 2024 65,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both handbrake cables are hanging low

Pass 9 Jan 2023 59,371 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2022 53,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats fitted in rear ()

Fail 7 Jan 2022 53,760 miles

Offside Front Brake cable damaged Broken at caliper lever (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Lining broken off backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats fitted in rear ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,554 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,239 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 50,237 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 44,443 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 44,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 37,826 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn on the inside edges

Fail 8 Dec 2017 37,826 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres becoming worn on the inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2016 29,950 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn on the inside

Pass 16 Dec 2015 20,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 20,948 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 12,979 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 UZJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

SV12 UZJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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