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DA61 WKE

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,155 mi
Last recorded202,155 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 WKE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 202,155 miles

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

Front Sub-frame 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 187,543 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 156,728 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 156,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 118,605 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 118,605 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,800 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,527 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,273 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear third row seatbelt buckle outer casing damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,438 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load 3rd row seat (5.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,056 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 29,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 21,783 miles

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

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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DA61 WKE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA61 WKE, 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 DA61 WKE registered?

DA61 WKE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 February 2012.

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