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BF12 YJT

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,103 mi
Last recorded172,103 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YJT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 172,103 miles

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 31 Dec 2020 160,222 miles

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

Offside inner tike rod

Fail 31 Dec 2020 160,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside inner tike rod

Pass 19 Jun 2019 144,274 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear row seats folded & loaded.

Pass 3 Feb 2018 122,853 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 122,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 104,536 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 104,536 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,394 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (3.5.1i)

centre stalk cover missing

child seat fitted to o/s/r

rear seat belts not checked child seat

Fail 2 Mar 2016 91,390 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (3.5.1i)

centre stalk cover missing

child seat fitted to o/s/r

rear seat belts not checked child seat

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smear screen slightly and offside washer jet weak

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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BF12 YJT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF12 YJT, 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 BF12 YJT registered?

BF12 YJT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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