2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · A8 RUH
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 115,280 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A8 RUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 115,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A8 RUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford S-Max (A8 RUH) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A8 RUH Mileage History
- 16/12/202290,123 mi
- 07/12/202398,173 mi+8,050 mi
- 06/12/2024105,021 mi+6,848 mi
- 06/02/2026115,279 mi+10,258 mi
- 09/02/2026115,280 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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