2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · WV12 HHJ
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 89,988 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV12 HHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 89,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV12 HHJ 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 (WV12 HHJ) between October 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WV12 HHJ Mileage History
- 24/10/202482,665 mi
- 28/10/202482,665 mi
- 23/10/202586,927 mi+4,262 mi
- 23/10/202586,928 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/202689,988 mi+3,060 mi
Average of roughly 3,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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