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HJ12 MHY

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,768 mi
Last recorded154,768 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 MHY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 154,768 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 147,595 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 139,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 127,463 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 117,835 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,241 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 97,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,648 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,487 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,534 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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HJ12 MHY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HJ12 MHY, 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 HJ12 MHY registered?

HJ12 MHY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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