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T3 WPE

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,485 mi
Last recorded139,485 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 WPE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 139,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 135,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 130,222 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 124,533 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 120,286 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 116,386 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 116,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,717 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 112,714 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Emissions not tested due to engine oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner shoulder mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2019 102,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,481 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 83,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,427 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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T3 WPE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T3 WPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T3 WPE registered?

T3 WPE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is T3 WPE safe to buy?

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