2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AD12 BPK
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 168,946 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD12 BPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 168,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD12 BPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford S-Max (AD12 BPK) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AD12 BPK Mileage History
- 08/07/2022121,570 mi
- 29/06/2023132,936 mi+11,366 mi
- 19/07/2024149,710 mi+16,774 mi
- 23/05/2025162,202 mi+12,492 mi
- 11/05/2026168,946 mi+6,744 mi
Average of roughly 12,335 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
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