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DL12 VDN

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,947 mi
Last recorded110,947 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 VDN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 110,947 miles

rear underside suspension components corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 104,162 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 100,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 94,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,362 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,068 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,609 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,817 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2018 54,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush is detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,385 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45 18 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45 18 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 26,806 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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DL12 VDN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DL12 VDN, 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 DL12 VDN registered?

DL12 VDN is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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