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YS12 RVT

2012 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,803 mi
Last recorded70,803 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 RVT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 70,803 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 70,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 65,786 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 65,786 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,464 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Dec 2022 56,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 56,129 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective one broke off and another heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 51,854 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 51,854 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 49,329 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 44,989 miles

Nearside and offside rear axle front bushes cracking and perished

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2018 38,709 miles

Both side front tyres worn on edge, slightly perished and tread depths close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jan 2018 32,136 miles

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

front brake pads over 50% worn

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 25,184 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 18,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,977 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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YS12 RVT is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS12 RVT, 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

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What year was YS12 RVT registered?

YS12 RVT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is YS12 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 RVT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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