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EK62 YVL

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,431 mi
Last recorded112,431 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 YVL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 112,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 103,689 miles

Offside Front Door mirror cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 103,687 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 96,871 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,669 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,862 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,181 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 62,181 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,159 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,152 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm 225/50/17

rear brake pads 80% worn

Fail 25 Jan 2017 42,150 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm 225/50/17

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,227 miles

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)

unable to gain access & fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted

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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EK62 YVL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EK62 YVL, 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 EK62 YVL registered?

EK62 YVL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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