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GY62 DWG

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,597 mi
Last recorded128,597 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 DWG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 128,597 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 128,597 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 124,658 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 124,655 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 120,693 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 120,690 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 116,893 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fornt on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 104,719 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2020 93,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 78,778 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 74,952 miles

Both rear tyres worn to limit (centre tread)

Pass 25 May 2017 60,995 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,784 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,303 miles

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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GY62 DWG is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black 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 GY62 DWG, 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 GY62 DWG registered?

GY62 DWG is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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