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FJ12 JYE

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,748 mi
Last recorded157,748 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 JYE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 157,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2023 146,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 135,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 110,964 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,161 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,899 miles

Exhaust system corroding

O/s front tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Dec 2016 66,899 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust system corroding

O/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,853 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 51,821 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 43,128 miles

All rear windows have tinted glass

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in O/s rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,128 miles

All rear windows have tinted glass

Nail in O/s rear tyre

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

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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FJ12 JYE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FJ12 JYE, 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 FJ12 JYE registered?

FJ12 JYE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FJ12 JYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ12 JYE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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