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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,179 cc

LS12 WHVMOT history

LS12 WHV is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 115,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LS12 WHV 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,077 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 WHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 WHV was last recorded at 115,077 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 15,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,668 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,409 miles
Average per year
8,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,077 miles
  • 2024 – 99,668 miles
  • 2023 – 92,193 miles
  • 2022 – 81,972 miles
  • 2021 – 70,560 miles
  • 2020 – 60,472 miles
  • 2019 – 52,007 miles
  • 2018 – 43,429 miles
  • 2017 – 35,176 miles
  • 2016 – 27,547 miles
  • 2015 – 21,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,077 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,077 miles (+15,409)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,077 miles
    Test number
    950683169827
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass99,668 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,668 miles
    Test number
    826819652041
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail99,668 miles (+7,475)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,668 miles
    Test number
    737306428529
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking Under wheel arch (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass92,193 miles (+10,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,193 miles
    Test number
    385325333614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes
  5. Pass81,972 miles (+11,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,972 miles
    Test number
    951476049025
    • 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))
  6. Pass70,560 miles (+10,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,560 miles
    Test number
    983321369961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass60,472 miles (+8,465)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,472 miles
    Test number
    665137454957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,007 miles
    Test number
    109012608018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,007 miles (+8,578)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,007 miles
    Test number
    529982936085
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. Pass43,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,429 miles
    Test number
    490041461368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,429 miles (+8,253)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,429 miles
    Test number
    729974725022
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass35,176 miles (+7,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,176 miles
    Test number
    966394492372
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass27,547 miles (+5,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    965709864404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,552 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,552 miles
    Test number
    489364965068
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall is worn/perished

Questions about LS12 WHV

Does LS12 WHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 WHV is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 WHV?
The MOT on LS12 WHV is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 WHV done?
LS12 WHV was recorded at 115,077 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 8,714 miles a year.
Has LS12 WHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 WHV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 WHV 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 WHV find?
LS12 WHV passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust mounting defective, and 2 more.

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