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FY62 AUC

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,931 mi
Last recorded105,931 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 AUC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 105,931 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 104,809 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 104,801 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 98,627 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))

Pass 5 May 2023 93,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 87,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 81,435 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Poor repair to sill

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 81,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Incorrect size fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Poor repair to sill

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 77,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 72,023 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2018 64,015 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also advise: nail in tyre 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 51,272 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,842 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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FY62 AUC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FY62 AUC, 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 FY62 AUC registered?

FY62 AUC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FY62 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 AUC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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