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HF12 LCL

2012 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,986 mi
Last recorded136,986 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 LCL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 136,986 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 128,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 120,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 107,795 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 95,829 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 86,882 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,435 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,043 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 74,042 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,769 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,023 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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HF12 LCL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HF12 LCL, 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

How do I check the history of HF12 LCL?

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What year was HF12 LCL registered?

HF12 LCL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is HF12 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF12 LCL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF12 LCL have outstanding finance?

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