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SP62 VHU

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,348 mi
Last recorded92,348 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 VHU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 92,348 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 92,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 80,353 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Various heat shields loose.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,722 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 71,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaitors insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 63,624 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 63,624 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,724 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 57,723 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 44,314 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 44,314 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slight bind at this brake (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,404 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 33,404 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edges badly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,656 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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SP62 VHU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 SP62 VHU, 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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SP62 VHU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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