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ML62 FLA

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,280 mi
Last recorded186,280 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 FLA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 186,280 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 186,040 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST FIXING RUSTED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear EXHAUST SHIELD INSERCURE

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 170,508 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST FIXING LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear HEAT SHIELD COME AWAY

Pass 6 Dec 2023 157,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 142,972 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 142,527 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2021 124,969 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 124,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 109,663 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 109,663 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,384 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 93,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 74,834 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 74,830 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 17,483 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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ML62 FLA is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML62 FLA, 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 ML62 FLA registered?

ML62 FLA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is ML62 FLA safe to buy?

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