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FE12 YDW

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,624 mi
Last recorded104,624 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 YDW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 104,624 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 104,616 miles

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

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

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

centre seat belt missing

Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,870 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 98,869 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached main trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge & Worn Slightly Lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Fail 16 Oct 2023 90,290 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nsr light cluster broken causing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator missing ns wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nsr cluster broken causing it to be filled with dirt over leds (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged osr tyre out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant below minimum

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,584 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,466 miles

Nearside Front Oil level was low 1.5 litres added

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x seats ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,839 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Aluminium plate is distorted/bent (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,082 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 38,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,572 miles

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 YDW is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

FE12 YDW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is FE12 YDW safe to buy?

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