2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · FY62 AOB
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 173,361 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY62 AOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 173,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY62 AOB 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 (FY62 AOB) between January 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
FY62 AOB Mileage History
- 04/01/2023164,124 mi
- 23/01/2023164,124 mi
- 09/05/2024166,111 mi+1,987 mi
- 04/07/2025173,360 mi+7,249 mi
- 24/07/2025173,361 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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