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DE62 FSJ

2012 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,407 mi
Last recorded114,407 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 114,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 110,242 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 104,638 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working, lens & bulb damaged

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Oct 2024 104,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working, lens & bulb damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking & smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking & 2mm tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Oct 2023 92,525 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,760 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Sep 2022 81,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2021 69,366 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 69,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,748 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,313 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 56,313 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,803 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 47,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 40,692 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2016 33,883 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 33,883 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 27,540 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,540 miles

Front 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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DE62 FSJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE62 FSJ, 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 DE62 FSJ registered?

DE62 FSJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is DE62 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 FSJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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