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AU62 VDM

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,555 mi
Last recorded198,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 VDM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 198,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 198,555 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 181,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 164,177 miles

Front end damage

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

Offside Rear Tyre shoulders worn

Pass 18 Mar 2021 149,507 miles

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 19 Jun 2019 130,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 130,784 miles

Offside 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 115,699 miles

NSR tyre tread lumpy on inner edge

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 102,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,729 miles

both sides front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,186 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 63,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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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AU62 VDM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU62 VDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU62 VDM registered?

AU62 VDM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AU62 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 VDM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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