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WV12 XMU

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

417,091 mi
Last recorded417,091 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 417,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just meet mot requirements pass at time of test !!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just meet mot requirements at time of test !!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 403,099 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 399,645 miles

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

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

small stone chip windscreen central area

Fail 3 Dec 2020 399,642 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 379,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 312,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 282,072 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 242,894 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Jun 2015 186,113 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 126,593 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 126,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 68,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 18 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 XMU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

WV12 XMU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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