2012 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Diesel · SD62 TNX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by three consecutive pass results over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in August 2024 at 92,007 miles resulted in no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of consistent passing since 2021, suggesting that the mechanical and structural integrity has been maintained without recurring major failures that would indicate systemic neglect. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between August 2021 and August 2024, the car covered 20,037 miles, showing a steady and predictable accumulation rate. A brief failure occurred in August 2022 at 78,414 miles, but the vehicle passed a re-test just eleven days later at 78,812 miles. This short interval suggests a minor consumable-related failure that was addressed immediately, rather than a significant mechanical issue or long-term maintenance lapse. While the MOT history is remarkably clean, a buyer should focus on specific areas common to low-mileage vehicles that suffer from age-related degradation. Because the mileage is low, rubber components such as suspension bushes, bushings, and tyre boots may show cracking or perish regardless of tread depth. The buyer should also check for brake disc corrosion or binding calipers, as vehicles used infrequently often suffer from surface pitting on the rotors. Given the lack of recorded structural advisories in the history, a physical inspection of the sills and wheel arches remains necessary to ensure that corrosion has not developed in areas the tester did not specifically probe.