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YF12 BVW

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

217,981 mi
Last recorded217,981 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 BVW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 217,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 200,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 189,886 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 179,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 166,829 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 156,681 miles

Offside Front bumper damage

Pass 28 Jun 2019 147,217 miles

Covers/Trays fitted not allowing view to testable items.

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside front. both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front, Offside and Nearside front x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 135,292 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 135,292 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 124,890 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 124,890 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 104,324 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 104,324 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,698 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 70,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YF12 BVW is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF12 BVW, 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 YF12 BVW registered?

YF12 BVW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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