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LV12 WBE

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,628 mi
Last recorded71,628 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 WBE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,628 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 70,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 67,189 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 64,466 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 64,466 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 61,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV gaitor weeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 58,666 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear parking brake showing little effort and not locking wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,905 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush partially detached (borderline) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 55,905 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush partially detached (borderline) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r parking brake effort very low - recommend inspection

Pass 2 May 2019 51,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush partially detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 46,273 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 41,793 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 35,770 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,415 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 29,415 miles

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

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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LV12 WBE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV12 WBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV12 WBE registered?

LV12 WBE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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