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LC12 MYG

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,029 mi
Last recorded146,029 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 MYG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 146,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 146,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stablizer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 129,453 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2024 129,446 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,390 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 111,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 81,967 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 81,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,239 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 66,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,125 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 51,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,028 miles

n/s and O/s front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,706 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 13,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers juddery.

n/s/r tyre wall perishing.

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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LC12 MYG is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LC12 MYG, 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 LC12 MYG registered?

LC12 MYG is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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