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WJ12 ZVM

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,713 mi
Last recorded119,713 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 ZVM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 119,713 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 119,613 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 110,008 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,898 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,362 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 90,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2021 78,863 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 70,755 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 60,343 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 46,739 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 46,739 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 34,471 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 34,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,605 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,523 miles

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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WJ12 ZVM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

WJ12 ZVM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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