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LT12 PWU

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,648 mi
Last recorded85,648 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 PWU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 85,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 83,307 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 80,465 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 80,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,515 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 74,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 71,715 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,375 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 70,295 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative headlamp cleaning device inoperative both headlamps (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers not clearing screen very well (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,574 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and has heavy wear on outer edge 235/45 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2018 62,370 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and has heavy wear on outer edge 235/45 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted rusty inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty inner side (3.5.1i)

both headlamp washer jets poor operation, sticks intermittent

Fail 8 Apr 2017 57,666 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted rusty inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty inner side (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 49,988 miles

Child seat n/s/r seatbelt not tested

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,623 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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LT12 PWU 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 75%.

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 LT12 PWU, 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 LT12 PWU registered?

LT12 PWU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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