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LA12 VFF

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,997 mi
Last recorded52,997 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 VFF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 52,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner lamp broken

Offside Rear Outer lamp broken

Pass 15 Jul 2025 50,984 miles

Front windscreen cracked out out of drivers view

Nearside Rear inner lamp broken bug hasnt effected light output

Offside Rear nu plate bulb

Offside Rear outer lamp broken but light output not effected

Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,913 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 48,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 45,026 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 39,845 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 39,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 34,281 miles

Nearside Rear tailgate lamp broken

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lamp broken

Fail 17 May 2021 34,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tailgate lamp broken

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lamp broken

Pass 6 Dec 2019 29,446 miles

Offside Front front head lamp slightly insecure.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear

Pass 18 Oct 2018 20,455 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear

slight damage to near side rear lamp lens.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 12,566 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,805 miles

both rear seats,s/belts missing at time of test.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 8,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate taped up

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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LA12 VFF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LA12 VFF, 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 LA12 VFF registered?

LA12 VFF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is LA12 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 VFF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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