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GN62 DAO

2012 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,162 mi
Last recorded204,162 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN62 DAO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 204,162 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 197,479 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 182,989 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 169,712 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn o/edges.various bushes worn. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust in poor condition.various components corroded.various underbody corrosion.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 158,455 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

components corroding.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 151,614 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 139,278 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,342 miles

Central Rear seat belt clasp cover broken

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 121,342 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear seat belt clasp cover broken

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 121,189 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,477 miles

front brake pads approx. 80% worn

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,223 miles

emission too low to register

underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,553 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 15,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to check rearmost seatbelts as seats not installed and boot full

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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GN62 DAO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN62 DAO, 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 GN62 DAO registered?

GN62 DAO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is GN62 DAO safe to buy?

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