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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LS12 VZMMOT history

LS12 VZM is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 13 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LS12 VZM silver Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,010 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VZM was last recorded at 109,010 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 2,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,694 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,316 miles
Average per year
6,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,010 miles
  • 2025 – 106,694 miles
  • 2024 – 104,092 miles
  • 2023 – 101,041 miles
  • 2021 – 91,541 miles
  • 2020 – 79,538 miles
  • 2019 – 73,886 miles
  • 2018 – 66,896 miles
  • 2017 – 59,283 miles
  • 2016 – 50,724 miles
  • 2015 – 40,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,010 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,010 miles (+2,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,010 miles
    Test number
    374425252644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,694 miles (+2,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,694 miles
    Test number
    969344374544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,092 miles (+3,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,092 miles
    Test number
    333975358534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,041 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,041 miles
    Test number
    191433029570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,541 miles (+12,003)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,541 miles
    Test number
    976178586801
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,538 miles (+5,652)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    320358614541
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass73,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,886 miles
    Test number
    539903659892
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine wet with oil

  8. Fail73,885 miles (+6,989)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,885 miles
    Test number
    582839982969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre edges worn smoth
    • AdvisoryEngine wet with oil
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre nailed . tyre inflated before test

  9. Pass66,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    472836495925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail66,896 miles (+7,613)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    655360162112
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached Insecure on mirror (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass59,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    125796650975
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre edge worn and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt clasp covers missing
    • AdvisoryScreen damage a zone stone chip

  12. Fail59,283 miles (+8,559)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    167579326664
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre edge worn and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt clasp covers missing
    • AdvisoryScreen damage a zone stone chip

  13. Pass50,724 miles (+9,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,724 miles
    Test number
    827014913122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass40,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,740 miles
    Test number
    625513022996
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail40,730 miles (+4,246)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,730 miles
    Test number
    485177846466
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass36,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,484 miles
    Test number
    445898785127
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS12 VZM

Does LS12 VZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VZM is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VZM?
The MOT on LS12 VZM is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VZM done?
LS12 VZM was recorded at 109,010 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 6,626 miles a year.
Has LS12 VZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VZM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LS12 VZM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 VZM find?
LS12 VZM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord inner edge, and 1 more.

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