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DK62 VSP

2012 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,425 mi
Last recorded120,425 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 VSP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 120,425 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 116,119 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 109,441 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 109,441 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,081 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 94,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,902 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 88,901 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,198 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 65,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,449 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cluster, slightly damaged.cracked.

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DK62 VSP is a 2012 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK62 VSP, 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 DK62 VSP registered?

DK62 VSP is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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