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LC12 NSF

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,116 mi
Last recorded90,116 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 NSF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 90,116 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 83,962 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 83,962 miles

Central Front Brake lever excessively worn HAND BRAKE VERY HARD TO OPERATE TO BE EFFECTIVE (1.1.15 (b))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended CENTRE REAR STORK NOT WORKING (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative REAR AUTO HEAD LAMP AJUSTER NOT CONNECTED TO SUSPENSION ARM (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 74,246 miles

Central Rear HAND BRAKE STIFF TO OPERATE

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 74,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached OFFSIDE REAR ARM FRONT BUSH WORN AND UNBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear HAND BRAKE STIFF TO OPERATE

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE REAR ARM FRONT BUSH WORN AND UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 66,929 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 66,929 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,699 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,645 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2020 53,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE. AND 3,MM ACROSS WIDTH OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM ACROSS WIDTH OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,257 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED AROUND OUTER EDGE OF DISC. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED AROUND OUTER EDGE OF DISC. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,992 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,859 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,211 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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LC12 NSF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver 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 LC12 NSF, 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 LC12 NSF registered?

LC12 NSF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is LC12 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 NSF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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