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WV12 HHL

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,161 mi
Last recorded127,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 127,161 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 121,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 113,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 96,642 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on shoulders and slightly out of shape - 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/ de bonding and near excessive movement, requirements only just met. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 74,363 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer gaiters. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated and excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth on shoulders and slightly out of shape - 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/ de bonding and near excessive movement, requirements only just met. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,083 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,444 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,689 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,095 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 HHL 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 92.3%.

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

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