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LS62 VZA

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,330 mi
Last recorded116,330 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 VZA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 116,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure above the rear silencer

Pass 2 Jan 2025 92,560 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 92,560 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 71,539 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 71,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,831 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2021 60,131 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 60,131 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge 1mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre tread 1mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,485 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r seats ()

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

Offside Front T/R/E boot slight damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,089 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 50,089 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,801 miles

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

both front discs slight worn

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Fail 28 Sep 2018 43,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front discs slight worn

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,262 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and center seat ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

both front discs lipped

both rear disc lipped

Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,484 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 29,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,473 miles

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

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

child seat fitted at o/s/r seat cannot inspect belt

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 22,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

child seat fitted at o/s/r seat cannot inspect belt

under tray and engine cover fitted

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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LS62 VZA is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LS62 VZA, 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 LS62 VZA registered?

LS62 VZA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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