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HJ62 ZLO

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,451 mi
Last recorded153,451 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 ZLO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 153,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2000-3000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front roll bar end link upper bush perished

Fail 9 Jun 2026 153,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2000-3000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulb holders found burnt out, nearside lamp lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside front roll bar end link upper bush perished

Pass 9 Jun 2025 143,562 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

front brake pads required in approx 3-4000 miles and discs becoming corroded/worn

n.s front anti roll bar end link,upper boot perrished

n.s rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

rear number plate faded

Fail 9 Jun 2025 143,562 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

front brake pads required in approx 3-4000 miles and discs becoming corroded/worn

n.s front anti roll bar end link,upper boot perrished

n.s rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

rear number plate faded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 132,052 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 121,640 miles

2x exhaust mounts broken, system still supported.

Both front wipers perished (split slightly) but still clearing screen.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear shock absorbers misted.

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jun 2022 112,496 miles

2x exhaust brackets broken (system still supported)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded/deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jun 2022 112,458 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r trailing arm bush unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2x exhaust brackets broken (system still supported)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded/deteriorated.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush partially unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 103,797 miles

2x exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear , front trailing arm bush worn / becoming unbonded slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear , front trailing arm bush worn / becoming unbonded slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 103,795 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))

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

2x exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear , front trailing arm bush worn / becoming unbonded slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear , front trailing arm bush worn / becoming unbonded slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,581 miles

Mid exhaust mounts broken, system still adequately supported.

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

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

Rear brake pads very low (approximately 1000-2000 miles remaining)

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,336 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 85,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat straps checked

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has crack in tread pattern

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads very low

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,091 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,724 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted osr & cr

under trays fitted

vehicle internal adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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HJ62 ZLO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 HJ62 ZLO, 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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What year was HJ62 ZLO registered?

HJ62 ZLO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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