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FE12 YAU

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 YAU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 123,321 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front bothsides (5.3.2 (d))

emmission not tested

Fail 4 Feb 2026 123,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box completely missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front both brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front bothsides (5.3.2 (d))

emmission not tested

Fail 2 Feb 2026 123,319 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WONT FASTEN (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST SILENCER MISSING (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure NOT MOUN TED FRONT AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42%INBALANCE ACROSS FRONT AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S/F DISC EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO PADS BEING ON METAL (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached MISSIMG COMPLETLY (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY JOINT LEAKING EXHAUST GASSES (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 117,934 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 104,996 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 104,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 93,246 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,786 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 85,776 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 84,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,237 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 79,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 62,279 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,060 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 55,060 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

advise front brake pads low and front disc wear inner face

advise nearside rear brake disc condition, poor contact on outer disc face.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,940 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 43,940 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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FE12 YAU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FE12 YAU, 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 FE12 YAU registered?

FE12 YAU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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