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FP61 RHY

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,649 mi
Last recorded108,649 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 RHY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 108,649 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 108,647 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,600 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 100,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 95,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,391 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 90,391 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 84,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 82,113 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 82,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,108 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 75,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,691 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 67,690 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,786 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,479 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts..

Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FP61 RHY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FP61 RHY, 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 FP61 RHY registered?

FP61 RHY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is FP61 RHY safe to buy?

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