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FG62 OTV

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,416 mi
Last recorded159,416 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 OTV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 159,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 159,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 144,183 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 144,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 133,130 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 133,130 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,199 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 121,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 111,603 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row seat ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose door mirror ()

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 103,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror slight damage / loose ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 102,973 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror slight damage / loose ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing / stepping on inner (225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm wearing / stepping on inner (255/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 90,170 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing / stepping on inner (225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm wearing / stepping on inner (255/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 75,240 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,634 miles

Offside front tyre damaged on outer side wall but not reach cords.225/50r17

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,163 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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FG62 OTV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG62 OTV, 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 FG62 OTV registered?

FG62 OTV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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