2012 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Diesel · MB51 ARE
2012 Ford S-MAX (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 113,919 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB51 ARE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 113,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB51 ARE 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 (MB51 ARE) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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: “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MB51 ARE Mileage History
- 18/09/2023101,458 mi
- 09/09/2024107,733 mi+6,275 mi
- 10/09/2024107,733 mi
- 15/09/2025113,919 mi+6,186 mi
- 17/09/2025113,919 mi
Average of roughly 6,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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