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GN62 DVH

2012 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,710 mi
Last recorded173,710 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 173,710 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 166,001 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 159,644 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 145,679 miles

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2022 145,675 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear lamp lens damaged

wiper blades only just clear screen

Pass 25 Oct 2021 127,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low and smooth on the inner shoulder area. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear trailing arm front mounting bushes are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,115 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 110,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,779 miles

both front tyres wearing to inner edge

both rear trailing arm front bushes spilt/separated but no excessive movement at time of test .

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre near wear bars on inner edge

slight damage to drivers seat belt webbing

Fail 21 Oct 2019 94,775 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside front fog lamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring /heatsink offside of engine bay (near brake fluid ) insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing to inner edge

both rear trailing arm front bushes spilt/separated but no excessive movement at time of test .

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre near wear bars on inner edge

rear inner brake pads look low

slight damage to drivers seat belt webbing

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,156 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))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 73,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,768 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,553 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 39,553 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,110 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 31,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DVH is a 2012 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GN62 DVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN62 DVH registered?

GN62 DVH is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is GN62 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN62 DVH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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