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HV62 HWB

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,032 mi
Last recorded104,032 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 HWB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 104,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 104,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,257 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 97,352 miles

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

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

underneath covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,694 miles

Rear both, rear trunk, seat belts not checked , unable to inspect

Fail 2 Dec 2019 88,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner sidelight on tail gate working then not working LED strip (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner sidelight on tail gate part of LED strip working then not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm but worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner part (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre worn more on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2018 81,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

seats in boot covered with pram ect so not checked

Fail 1 Dec 2018 81,388 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm but worn more outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm but heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

seats in boot covered with pram ect so not checked

Pass 2 Dec 2017 71,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,876 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,265 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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HV62 HWB 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 72.7%.

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 HV62 HWB, 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 HV62 HWB registered?

HV62 HWB is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is HV62 HWB safe to buy?

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