2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · CK61 WHB
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 161,712 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK61 WHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2026
- 161,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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CK61 WHB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford S-Max (CK61 WHB) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
CK61 WHB Mileage History
- 16/11/2022139,565 mi
- 13/03/2024144,102 mi+4,537 mi
- 10/03/2025151,870 mi+7,768 mi
- 17/03/2025152,081 mi+211 mi
- 13/03/2026161,712 mi+9,631 mi
Average of roughly 6,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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