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WU12 LWF

2012 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,399 mi
Last recorded73,399 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 LWF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 73,399 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning All rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 69,387 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,866 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 59,948 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 59,948 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 56,002 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,802 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 45,333 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,967 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Main trailing arm rear rubber bush starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2018 40,967 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front main rubber bush starting to deteriorate. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside rear brake pads are getting low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2017 31,821 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,800 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,114 miles

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

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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WU12 LWF is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WU12 LWF, 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

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What year was WU12 LWF registered?

WU12 LWF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is WU12 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 LWF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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