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FD12 YWS

2012 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,989 mi
Last recorded104,989 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 YWS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 104,989 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 95,105 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axel and suspension corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2024 90,255 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 90,255 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,319 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 72,666 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,727 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,892 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,766 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 53,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,621 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/s front tyre wearing outside edge

rear brake discs worn

slight side wall damage o.s front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing front windscreen

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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FD12 YWS is a 2012 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD12 YWS, 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 FD12 YWS registered?

FD12 YWS is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is FD12 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 YWS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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