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WP61 ELC

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,913 mi
Last recorded173,913 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 ELC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 173,913 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 162,128 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 153,096 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 137,621 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 137,609 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,235 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 66,313 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,744 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

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

seatbelts 6 & 7 not checked

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,317 miles

front and rear pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,361 miles

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

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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WP61 ELC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WP61 ELC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WP61 ELC?

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What year was WP61 ELC registered?

WP61 ELC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is WP61 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 ELC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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