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VN12 LUB

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,580 mi
Last recorded193,580 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 LUB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 193,580 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 187,905 miles

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

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2024 182,822 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 177,810 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 May 2023 177,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 159,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 151,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 135,552 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 135,550 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 127,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 117,333 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,026 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly damaged but not reducing light output

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,848 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,555 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,614 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond

Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,031 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 43,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,146 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges 225/50/17

Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,753 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight side wall damage.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 27,753 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

N/S/F Tyre has slight side wall damage.

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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VN12 LUB is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN12 LUB, 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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VN12 LUB is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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