2012 Ford S-MAX 2.2L Diesel · A4 WRB
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 89,114 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A4 WRB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 89,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
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A4 WRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford S-Max (A4 WRB) between June 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush split apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
A4 WRB Mileage History
- 23/06/201531,507 mi
- 20/06/201637,211 mi+5,704 mi
- 28/06/201744,589 mi+7,378 mi
- 16/07/201854,271 mi+9,682 mi
- 18/07/201854,279 mi+8 mi
- 16/07/201960,169 mi+5,890 mi
- 13/07/202063,534 mi+3,365 mi
- 08/07/202167,268 mi+3,734 mi
- 08/07/202271,729 mi+4,461 mi
- 27/06/202376,147 mi+4,418 mi
- 27/06/202480,826 mi+4,679 mi
- 01/07/202584,572 mi+3,746 mi
- 01/07/202584,573 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/202689,112 mi+4,539 mi
- 01/07/202689,114 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,226 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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