2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · VK62 WUX
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 95,828 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK62 WUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2024
- 95,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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VK62 WUX 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 (VK62 WUX) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2024 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 (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
VK62 WUX Mileage History
- 16/05/202283,435 mi
- 01/06/202283,466 mi+31 mi
- 18/05/202387,755 mi+4,289 mi
- 18/05/202387,755 mi
- 23/05/202495,828 mi+8,073 mi
Average of roughly 6,134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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