2022 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AU72 LFX
2022 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2022. Recorded mileage 40,120 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AU72 LFX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 40,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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AU72 LFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2022 Ford S-Max (AU72 LFX) between September 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
AU72 LFX Mileage History
- 16/09/202539,803 mi
- 23/09/202540,120 mi+317 mi
Average of roughly 17,227 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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