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GY62 PFZ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 PFZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025

DIESEL SMELL ENGINE BAY, NO VISABLE LEAK

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025

DIESEL SMELL ENGINE BAY, NO VISABLE LEAK

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge close to exposing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake cable strands corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 145,761 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on underside

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 145,761 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on underside

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 136,356 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 136,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inner edge, are approx 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges, approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge appro 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess some strands are snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,305 miles

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

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

engine undertray is fitted,preventing inspection of components

Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,449 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn smooth on inner edges approx 2.5mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine undertray is fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 15 Oct 2018 96,449 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edge, approx 2mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, approx 2mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn smooth on inner edges approx 2.5mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine undertray is fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,582 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,800 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view

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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GY62 PFZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY62 PFZ, 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.

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GY62 PFZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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