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FV62 LFW

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,609 mi
Last recorded62,609 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 LFW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 62,609 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 62,005 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))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 47,783 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 47,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,928 miles

Exhaust is very rusty in places

Nearside Rear Outer Large bush is badly perished and lose in housing !

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

No emission print out given readings are to low

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs are worn and pads appear 65% worn

Pass 13 Oct 2020 38,458 miles

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

Diesel smoke emissions too low to measure.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

High level centre rear lamp inop.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bushes delaminating. (The N/S quite badly.) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The exhaust and hangers are corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,412 miles

Child seats fitted in centre 3 off

exhaust is rusty

front tyres tyre are worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2018 28,890 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt r/o/s and centre rear ()

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

exhaust is rusty

oil is overfilled

Pass 12 Oct 2017 22,330 miles

child seat fitted centre

exhaust is rusty

rear discs are worn and pads appear 70% worn

Pass 13 Oct 2016 15,407 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 11,997 miles

both front tyres wearing more / smooth on inner edges

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

nail in o/s/r tyre

presented as 5 seat vehicle at time of test

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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FV62 LFW is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV62 LFW, 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 FV62 LFW registered?

FV62 LFW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is FV62 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 LFW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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