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EA62 WUL

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,320 mi
Last recorded183,320 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 WUL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 183,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 183,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 163,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 10 Feb 2025 163,273 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 20 Dec 2023 151,579 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps damaged

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Dec 2022 144,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 135,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel brake pipes at flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread area

Pass 30 Nov 2020 127,454 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 127,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EGR fault logged ,fault cleared (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 117,191 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 117,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 90,899 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 90,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread pattern 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,850 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,972 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 235/45/18

Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,350 miles

child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2015 35,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45R18 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

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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EA62 WUL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA62 WUL, 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 EA62 WUL registered?

EA62 WUL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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