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FE12 YLT

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,439 mi
Last recorded163,439 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 163,439 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 159,306 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 151,311 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 141,521 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 134,711 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2021 134,711 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,215 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 110,532 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 95,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2018 95,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front daylight running lamp partially adrift in bumper

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2017 77,771 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 77,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 61,709 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 45,142 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 YLT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE12 YLT, 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 FE12 YLT registered?

FE12 YLT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is FE12 YLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 YLT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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