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WV12 HDN

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,476 mi
Last recorded176,476 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 176,476 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 176,476 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 170,263 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - lower mounting corroded at suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 156,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 156,551 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 137,852 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,825 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 123,420 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 27 Jan 2021 123,420 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 22 Jan 2020 106,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,721 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,715 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just under half worn (3.5.1g)

Front windscreen wipers streaky

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,075 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,075 miles

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

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 HDN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

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

Is WV12 HDN safe to buy?

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