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VO12 JKK

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,399 mi
Last recorded97,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 JKK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 97,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 91,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 86,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 86,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush de-bonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 78,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 69,000 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,780 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Jul 2021 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,328 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,283 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 235/45/18 98y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,445 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2017 41,954 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,856 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 27,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VO12 JKK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VO12 JKK, 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 VO12 JKK registered?

VO12 JKK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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