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GU62 ETO

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,410 mi
Last recorded98,410 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ETO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,410 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged central row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed central row (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 98,410 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged central row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed central row (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 89,823 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,574 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 83,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 73,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 65,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 65,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,789 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 52,756 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,659 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,163 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,224 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Road tyre also deteriorated. ()

Offside Front Door handle faulty but still works

Offside Front brake pads worn low

Rear Inner brake pads look low.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 23,551 miles

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

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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GU62 ETO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU62 ETO, 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 GU62 ETO registered?

GU62 ETO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is GU62 ETO safe to buy?

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