2012 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Diesel · LL12 DFE
2012 Ford S-MAX (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 170,597 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL12 DFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 170,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL12 DFE 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 (LL12 DFE) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LL12 DFE Mileage History
- 23/11/2022113,279 mi
- 23/11/2023131,304 mi+18,025 mi
- 20/11/2024150,416 mi+19,112 mi
- 22/11/2024150,597 mi+181 mi
- 12/11/2025170,597 mi+20,000 mi
Average of roughly 19,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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