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VO12 THX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

185,289 mi
Last recorded185,289 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 185,289 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 184,497 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 172,542 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 158,816 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 143,387 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 124,118 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 114,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,360 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,034 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,151 miles

Engine undershield fitted. Restricted view.

Nearside Front Washer jet partially blocked.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted. Unable to fully inspect belt.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,038 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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VO12 THX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 THX, 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 VO12 THX?

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What year was VO12 THX registered?

VO12 THX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is VO12 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 THX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO12 THX have outstanding finance?

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