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LV12 WTL

2012 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 WTL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 119,022 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 119,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Crumbling (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 110,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 100,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,925 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 84,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,617 miles

Engine oil level low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 64,617 miles

Engine oil level low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,408 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 19 Jul 2017 48,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,807 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 25,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 May 2015 25,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WTL is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 WTL, 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 LV12 WTL registered?

LV12 WTL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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