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EA62 WVB

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,603 mi
Last recorded117,603 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 WVB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 117,603 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner could do with being change (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 111,773 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small Link Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,840 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row ()

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front side skirt panel missing

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush contaminated with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 105,840 miles

Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row ()

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front side skirt panel missing

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush contaminated with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 101,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 101,396 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,994 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,857 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 79,817 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,824 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,091 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,075 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 28,124 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust emissions too clean to register on tester

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on the underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2015 28,124 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust emissions too clean to register on tester

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on the underside of vehicle

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 WVB is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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