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WL61 EVT

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,962 mi
Last recorded143,962 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 EVT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 143,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2026 143,953 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))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2025 133,890 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm , stepping on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm and stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides in the cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,975 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached INSECURE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES\WORN\SCORE\LIP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1OF2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 113,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 103,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 103,136 miles

Exhaust system insecure full system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 1,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,697 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,286 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,100 miles

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

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,603 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2017 72,603 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,038 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 64,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R18 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,300 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2 mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 42,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing inner 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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WL61 EVT is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL61 EVT, 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 WL61 EVT registered?

WL61 EVT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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