2012 Ford S-MAX 2.2L Diesel · KD04 CAR
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 107,827 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KD04 CAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 107,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KD04 CAR 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 (KD04 CAR) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KD04 CAR Mileage History
- 12/01/202488,149 mi
- 19/12/202497,808 mi+9,659 mi
- 24/12/202497,811 mi+3 mi
- 05/01/2026107,739 mi+9,928 mi
- 09/01/2026107,827 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 9,876 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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