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A11 YSX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,253 mi
Last recorded85,253 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 YSX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,253 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 103,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 94,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 94,869 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 88,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly uneven wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2023 88,903 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 May 2022 77,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats

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 edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,355 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 71,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,474 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 62,474 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,390 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2017 47,390 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,820 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A11 YSX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A11 YSX, 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 A11 YSX registered?

A11 YSX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is A11 YSX safe to buy?

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