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HV62 OEC

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,416 mi
Last recorded114,416 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 OEC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 114,416 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

o/s/r side light lens damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2025 114,416 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

o/s/r side light lens damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2024 109,607 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 103,145 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 103,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,579 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 95,578 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,212 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 88,212 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 81,998 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level below min

Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,998 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))

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

coolant level below min

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,352 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 76,351 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,838 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 66,838 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 59,934 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 5 Sep 2017 59,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front inner brake pads appear low

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,253 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms,front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear almost on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 41,252 miles

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

offside rear lamp damaged

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 OEC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OEC, 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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HV62 OEC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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