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DN61 HFT

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

175,426 mi
Last recorded175,426 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 HFT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 175,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 159,093 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 158,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 138,348 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (very close) across centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 119,611 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 99,381 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,824 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,506 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 76,176 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 64,476 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 52,128 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 43,475 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 31,700 miles

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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DN61 HFT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DN61 HFT, 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 DN61 HFT registered?

DN61 HFT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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