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FT62 FKE

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,703 mi
Last recorded149,703 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 FKE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 149,703 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 149,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 135,512 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 135,512 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 125,450 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 122,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2022 121,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 105,504 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 105,473 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 96,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 83,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,669 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 69,512 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge cord showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 54,143 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 54,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,266 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,547 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 32,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the inside edge

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

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

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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FT62 FKE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FT62 FKE, 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 FT62 FKE registered?

FT62 FKE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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