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SP12 WNW

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,370 mi
Last recorded106,370 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 WNW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 106,370 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Boot handle insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside/Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 106,368 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Boot handle insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside/Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 101,903 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi in poor condition

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear door handle insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2025 101,900 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi in poor condition

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear door handle insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2024 96,125 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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heat shield insecure at fuel tank

Fail 25 Jan 2024 96,123 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heat shield insecure at fuel tank

Pass 20 Jan 2023 88,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel tank heat shield detached

rearmost seat belt clips not inspected (seats folded)

Fail 19 Jan 2023 88,911 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel tank heat shield detached

rearmost seat belt clips not inspected (seats folded)

Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,621 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All bake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre punctured ()

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rearmost seatbelt clips not inspected (no access)

coolant below minimum

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2021 72,619 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached rear reg plate light housing/trim insecure (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All bake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre punctured ()

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rearmost seatbelt clips not inspected (no access)

coolant below minimum

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2020 64,914 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,566 miles

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,389 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 48,389 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,737 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 37,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2017 33,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,278 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,229 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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SP12 WNW is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP12 WNW, 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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SP12 WNW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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