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FE12 WRW

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,400 mi
Last recorded141,400 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 WRW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 141,400 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 137,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 132,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 edge wear 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 126,117 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 118,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2021 107,584 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 98,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,193 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 94,191 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,340 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 86,340 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,528 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight smearing from both front wipers [flat blades]

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,956 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

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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FE12 WRW is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FE12 WRW, 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 FE12 WRW registered?

FE12 WRW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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