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AF62 ZDV

2012 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,658 mi
Last recorded151,658 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZDV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 151,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 139,884 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts and no visible tread on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts and no visible tread on edges

rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear seats stowed away at time of test

rear suspension component corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 129,027 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,750 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn both edges

front exhaust mount broken off

oil leak from engine

rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Sep 2021 102,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,394 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Engine cover and under tray obstructing view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 95,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Engine cover and under tray obstructing view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,019 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,860 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,867 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts outer sidewall & wearing on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,065 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AF62 ZDV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 75,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF62 ZDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF62 ZDV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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