2012 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Diesel · ML62 WKA
2012 Ford S-MAX (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 142,580 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML62 WKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 142,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML62 WKA 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 (ML62 WKA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
ML62 WKA Mileage History
- 05/07/2023122,139 mi
- 09/07/2024129,914 mi+7,775 mi
- 26/06/2025136,701 mi+6,787 mi
- 09/07/2026142,580 mi+5,879 mi
- 10/07/2026142,580 mi
Average of roughly 6,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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