2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · MA62 ELO
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 203,981 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA62 ELO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 203,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA62 ELO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford S-Max (MA62 ELO) between September 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
MA62 ELO Mileage History
- 10/09/201550,458 mi
- 23/08/201668,408 mi+17,950 mi
- 24/07/201793,663 mi+25,255 mi
- 14/07/2018111,233 mi+17,570 mi
- 13/07/2019119,418 mi+8,185 mi
- 13/06/2020133,004 mi+13,586 mi
- 08/06/2021144,150 mi+11,146 mi
- 08/06/2021144,150 mi
- 09/06/2022153,281 mi+9,131 mi
- 23/05/2023166,664 mi+13,383 mi
- 11/06/2024182,795 mi+16,131 mi
- 28/05/2025193,791 mi+10,996 mi
- 03/06/2026203,981 mi+10,190 mi
Average of roughly 14,308 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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