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AV62 NBL

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,636 mi
Last recorded85,636 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 NBL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 85,636 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 83,171 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 83,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,774 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both + slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,487 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 66,370 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 62,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 50,455 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 50,455 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,099 miles

front tyres slightly low/ close to limits, rear tyres slightly distorted, 225/50/17

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV62 NBL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV62 NBL, 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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What year was AV62 NBL registered?

AV62 NBL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is AV62 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 NBL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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