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VN61 ZXA

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,203 mi
Last recorded172,203 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 ZXA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 172,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 156,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 149,762 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 143,045 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 136,926 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 136,916 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 129,892 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit and also tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall split

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

front exhaust down pipe/front pipe broken off metal mountings

Pass 2 Jul 2020 125,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 125,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 118,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 79,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,236 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,393 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 62,380 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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VN61 ZXA is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN61 ZXA, 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 VN61 ZXA registered?

VN61 ZXA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is VN61 ZXA safe to buy?

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