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AO62 FSN

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,121 mi
Last recorded176,121 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 FSN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 176,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush start to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge start worn on edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 176,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush start to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge start worn on edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 166,170 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 159,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2022 147,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread distorted on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2022 147,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective not attached.system resting on sub-frame (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread distorted on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective not attached.resting on rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield broken.fallen down and resting on system

Pass 30 Sep 2021 135,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on edge

Nearside Inner gaiter perished

Rear spring rusty

boot push down at switch dont lock

corrosion on rear under side

oil leak under side

Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,816 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside rear suspension arm bush starting to split

Play offside steering rack

Rear brake discs wearing

Rear springs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 126,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside rear suspension arm bush starting to split

Play offside steering rack

Rear brake discs wearing

Rear springs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,713 miles

Damage to offside rear outer sill

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,593 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,923 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm - limit is 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm - limit is 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,618 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,315 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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AO62 FSN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO62 FSN, 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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AO62 FSN is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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