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EX12 WLH

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,588 mi
Last recorded83,588 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 WLH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 83,588 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 May 2024 83,587 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,968 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,563 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,363 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 56,363 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 49,156 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 49,155 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 43,973 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 34,119 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,208 miles

Engine covers fitted top and bottom

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Road tyre structure starting to fail recommend replacing. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Stone chip to front screen

Strong smell of fuel from engine bay area

Fail 17 Jul 2017 33,208 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted top and bottom

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Road tyre structure starting to fail recommend replacing. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Stone chip to front screen

Strong smell of fuel from engine bay area

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 17,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight damage to nearside rear road tyre side wall

Fail 19 May 2015 17,044 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads look low

Slight damage to nearside rear road tyre side wall

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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EX12 WLH is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX12 WLH, 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 EX12 WLH registered?

EX12 WLH is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is EX12 WLH safe to buy?

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