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WV12 HGK

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,840 mi
Last recorded102,840 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 HGK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 102,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 97,897 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 92,137 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,342 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 80,340 miles

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

Nearside Upper Gearbox mounting defective bolt loose ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge coming close to the lowest minimum legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 72,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge coming close to the lowest minimum legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,280 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side rear has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,654 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 51,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 47,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on outer edge (225/50/17 W) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 W (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,370 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,829 miles

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 HGK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WV12 HGK, 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 HGK registered?

WV12 HGK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is WV12 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 HGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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