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SD62 TRV

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,251 mi
Last recorded137,251 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 TRV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 137,251 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test ITEM IN ZONE A (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 137,251 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test ITEM IN ZONE A (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 131,898 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 131,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,069 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 129,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 116,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm to body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 104,334 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm to body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,914 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,030 miles

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

Front and rear tyres different sizes, but same size fitted across axle

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 86,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Front and rear tyres different sizes, but same size fitted across axle

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,361 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 48,361 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,497 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SD62 TRV 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 SD62 TRV, 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 SD62 TRV registered?

SD62 TRV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SD62 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 TRV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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