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DY12 LZX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,545 mi
Last recorded145,545 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 LZX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 145,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 130,766 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 114,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 107,773 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insurcure

slight exhaust leak in engine bay area

Pass 25 Apr 2022 95,753 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 95,741 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 87,092 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 72,810 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 72,620 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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,374 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,213 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 44,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 32,610 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 32,610 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,032 miles

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

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

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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DY12 LZX 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 75%.

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 DY12 LZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 LZX registered?

DY12 LZX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is DY12 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 LZX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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