2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · BL61 HWZ
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 131,530 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL61 HWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 131,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BL61 HWZ 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 (BL61 HWZ) between February 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BL61 HWZ Mileage History
- 08/02/2024115,105 mi
- 09/02/2024115,115 mi+10 mi
- 18/02/2025127,474 mi+12,359 mi
- 18/02/2025127,481 mi+7 mi
- 18/11/2025131,530 mi+4,049 mi
Average of roughly 9,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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