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LR62 VWC

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,023 mi
Last recorded149,023 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 VWC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 149,023 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

front tyres slight wear edges

suspension corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 149,010 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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

front tyres slight wear edges

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 142,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 136,459 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 128,577 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 128,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 121,657 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 117,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 111,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,483 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 88,767 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 88,767 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,952 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,599 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,599 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective insecure (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LR62 VWC 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 73.3%.

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 LR62 VWC, 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 LR62 VWC registered?

LR62 VWC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LR62 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 VWC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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