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SW12 DKV

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,128 mi
Last recorded132,128 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 DKV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 132,128 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 130,787 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 117,533 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,420 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 78,136 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2015 58,146 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SW12 DKV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW12 DKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW12 DKV?

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What year was SW12 DKV registered?

SW12 DKV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is SW12 DKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 DKV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW12 DKV have outstanding finance?

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