2012 Ford S-MAX 2.2L Diesel · EO12 NVF

The 2012 Ford S-Max presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 11 August 2025 at 147,004 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the test history reveals a recurring pattern of initial failures corrected within days, suggesting last-minute rectification rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent failure on 7 August 2025 at 146,972 miles showed no logged defects, mirroring an identical pattern in 2024. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 14-year-old vehicle, rising from 124,413 miles at the July 2023 test to 135,130 miles by July 2024, then to 147,004 miles by August 2025. That equates to roughly 10,500 miles per year, with no standing periods or abrupt jumps. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, recording zero defects across all five entries, which limits insight into wear on consumables or structural items. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage. The twin failures with no defects noted imply the vehicle may have failed on documentation or emissions metering rather than hard mechanical fault, yet the absence of advisories means corrosion and tyre condition were either clean or unlogged. Given the repeated fail-then-pass cycle at the same garages, previous owners likely deferred basic compliance checks until test deadline. Verify the August 2025 pass covers genuine roadworthiness and not a cleared minor administrative block before purchase.