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HV62 LGU

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,056 mi
Last recorded142,056 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 142,056 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 132,892 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 132,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 124,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 112,480 miles

Nearside Rear Inner led light has a slight flicker

Offside Rear Outer led has a slight flicker

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,369 miles

Nearside Rear Inner led sidelight flickers slighty

Offside Rear Outer sidelight led flickers slightly

Fail 15 Dec 2021 98,369 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner led sidelight flickers slighty

Offside Rear Outer sidelight led flickers slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,679 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 85,678 miles

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

Front 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 20 Sep 2019 77,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone like chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 77,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone like chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads both o/s & n/s very low (2 mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,246 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity clear film over lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,743 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light unit broken

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 49,743 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light unit broken

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,738 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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HV62 LGU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

HV62 LGU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is HV62 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 LGU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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