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SV62 MBO

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,240 mi
Last recorded72,240 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 MBO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,240 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 72,217 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 64,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 58,273 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 58,273 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,819 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 50,819 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,329 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2021 42,155 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 42,155 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,209 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 38,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,757 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 31,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,623 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,398 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 17,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 13,495 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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SV62 MBO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV62 MBO, 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 SV62 MBO registered?

SV62 MBO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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