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WV12 HHD

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,932 mi
Last recorded106,932 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,932 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 106,932 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 101,141 miles

Front under body cover fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre slightly out of shape on tread

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,201 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted, limiting visual inspection of some components

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 83,430 miles

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

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

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

engine bay cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under body cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Mar 2023 83,430 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine bay cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under body cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,571 miles

Engine bay covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some components

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 77,571 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some components

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,311 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 72,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,136 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 20 Mar 2020 69,136 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2019 61,364 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 53,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 44,623 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,761 miles

can not test seat belts for the extra rear seats

osr outer seat belt buckle damaged but is working at the moment

trailing arm bushes on both sides debonding

Pass 8 Apr 2015

trailing arm bushes started to debond slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,389 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

trailing arm bushes started to debond slightly

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 HHD is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHD, 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 HHD registered?

WV12 HHD is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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