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VN62 LGF

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,206 mi
Last recorded156,206 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 LGF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 156,206 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 147,777 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

center/rear exhaust mountings broken x2

n/s front tyre wearing on edges on 2.5m

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge on 3.5m

slight play to steering system

Fail 3 Feb 2025 147,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

center/rear exhaust mountings broken x2

n/s front tyre wearing on edges on 2.5m

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge on 3.5m

slight play to steering system

Pass 5 Feb 2024 140,283 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play to steering system

Pass 8 Feb 2023 133,128 miles

o/s rear tyre on 3.5m

Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,017 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 122,016 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 113,793 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 113,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 25 Jan 2020 102,943 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 102,934 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,884 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,397 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 66,394 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,721 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 48,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 19 Feb 2016 34,915 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,958 miles

offside wiper smears screen

Fail 15 Oct 2015 33,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside wiper smears screen

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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VN62 LGF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN62 LGF, 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 VN62 LGF registered?

VN62 LGF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is VN62 LGF safe to buy?

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