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W4 PYD

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,943 mi
Last recorded118,943 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 PYD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 118,943 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 115,890 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 114,747 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Front. Disc's Are Worn/Corroded/Lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Rear. Disc's Are Worn/Corroded/Lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 114,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Front. Disc's Are Worn/Corroded/Lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Rear. Disc's Are Worn/Corroded/Lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 107,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,739 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 rear seats ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 80,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush seperated from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 rear seats ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 58,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres have worn inner shoulders (close)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,153 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,413 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 34,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working on door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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W4 PYD is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W4 PYD, 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 W4 PYD registered?

W4 PYD is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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