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SD62 TWU

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,801 mi
Last recorded189,801 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 TWU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 189,801 miles

minor engine oil leak

minor exhaust leak

Fail 28 May 2025 189,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

minor engine oil leak

minor exhaust leak

Pass 5 Jun 2024 168,541 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front discs worn and pitted

rear discs worn and pitted not excessive

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Jun 2024 168,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front discs worn and pitted

rear discs worn and pitted not excessive

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Jun 2023 145,648 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 145,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 140,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 126,314 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 112,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,866 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,596 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,302 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2017 78,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 47,335 miles

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

front wipers smeering slightly

three child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of belts

Fail 2 Sep 2015 47,072 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre pereshing

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

front wipers smeering slightly

three child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of belts

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 TWU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

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

Is SD62 TWU safe to buy?

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