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FL61 YZV

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,012 mi
Last recorded116,012 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 YZV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,012 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,266 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 87,682 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 63,308 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 44,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 39,069 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2019 32,921 miles

Engine covers and over sills restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 26,432 miles

engine covers and over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2017 20,239 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 13,794 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 8,571 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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FL61 YZV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL61 YZV, 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 FL61 YZV registered?

FL61 YZV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is FL61 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 YZV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL61 YZV have outstanding finance?

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