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VE61 AZB

2012 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,552 mi
Last recorded101,552 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 AZB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 101,552 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 95,074 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 91,204 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 91,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 77,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,181 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,256 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,311 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 47,189 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,454 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 35,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear pads worn low

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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VE61 AZB is a 2012 Ford S-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE61 AZB, 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 VE61 AZB registered?

VE61 AZB is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is VE61 AZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 AZB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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