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WJ12 LVR

2012 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,158 mi
Last recorded85,158 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 LVR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,158 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,840 miles

Exhaust hangars corrosive

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear (inner) position lamp not working

Slight oil leak engine area

Pass 24 Nov 2023 77,110 miles

nearside mirror repeater dim

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 77,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside mirror repeater dim

Pass 28 Nov 2022 73,781 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 72,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Bulb faded. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Repeater cover non standard.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,263 miles

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

brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 66,573 miles

Advise engine smokes on startup from cold

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 66,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine smokes on startup from cold

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 66,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre warn badly on inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,450 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low. 215/60/16 v

Front brake pads and discs are worn

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,778 miles

Advise both front tyres bald on edges (215/60/16)

Advise drivers seat becoming insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,050 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 35,050 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 33,493 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on both edges.

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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WJ12 LVR is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WJ12 LVR, 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 WJ12 LVR registered?

WJ12 LVR is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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