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HN62 YDS

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,071 mi
Last recorded117,071 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 YDS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 117,071 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 117,071 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2024 104,667 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 104,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,878 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 88,846 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,825 miles

Front Service brake application is slightly uneven during roller brake test.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded & only approx. 50% of working face showing obvious use at the time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,485 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake discs worn, Only 50% surface of brake pad in contact with discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 57,427 miles

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

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

Rear Please ensure rear seats are in the upright position for next test. (seat belt inspection.)

Pass 21 Dec 2017 52,134 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,261 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 42,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 29,342 miles

Rear Brake pads getting low.

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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HN62 YDS is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HN62 YDS, 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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HN62 YDS is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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