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FM62 PUH

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,373 mi
Last recorded78,373 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 PUH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 78,373 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 78,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 68,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 64,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 64,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 62,141 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 62,141 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 14 Apr 2022 59,676 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 59,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,774 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

both rear tyreshave cracking between treads

drivers seat adjustment stiff to opperate

Fail 1 Apr 2021 56,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing thin

both rear tyreshave cracking between treads

drivers seat adjustment stiff to opperate

Pass 9 Apr 2020 51,632 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 46,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 40,602 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,348 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 33,023 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,324 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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FM62 PUH is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FM62 PUH, 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 FM62 PUH registered?

FM62 PUH is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is FM62 PUH safe to buy?

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