2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · S8 VMB
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 126,466 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S8 VMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 126,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S8 VMB 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 (S8 VMB) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S8 VMB Mileage History
- 20/06/2023116,366 mi
- 26/06/2023116,460 mi+94 mi
- 10/06/2024120,755 mi+4,295 mi
- 11/06/2024120,757 mi+2 mi
- 16/06/2025126,466 mi+5,709 mi
Average of roughly 5,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
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