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VN62 XYX

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,343 mi
Last recorded133,343 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 XYX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 133,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner has slight wear inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre has slight wear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 133,343 miles

Central Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner has slight wear inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre has slight wear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 129,442 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 120,786 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,454 miles

emissions to low to read obd port missing

Pass 27 Nov 2021 113,600 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,163 miles

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 108,099 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working filled (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,313 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,455 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 81,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45-18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,822 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

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 XYX is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc 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 VN62 XYX, 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 VN62 XYX registered?

VN62 XYX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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