2012 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Diesel · MT12 GEY
2012 Ford S-MAX (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 101,027 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT12 GEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 101,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MT12 GEY 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 (MT12 GEY) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MT12 GEY Mileage History
- 08/01/202492,578 mi
- 08/01/202492,579 mi+1 mi
- 16/01/202596,752 mi+4,173 mi
- 16/01/202596,753 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/2026101,027 mi+4,274 mi
Average of roughly 4,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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