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WV12 HDJ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,103 mi
Last recorded116,103 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 HDJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 116,103 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,266 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 86,266 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 79,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/ cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,739 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 57,739 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

****n/s/f tire worn to limit***

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r seat belt stalk condition

o/s/f tire low 2mm

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,039 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 44,039 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,908 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 31,908 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WV12 HDJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WV12 HDJ, 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 WV12 HDJ registered?

WV12 HDJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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