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LC12 VMX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,238 mi
Last recorded197,238 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 VMX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 197,238 miles

Central Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

Surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 30 Nov 2024 179,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2023 173,851 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 173,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 165,739 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 155,366 miles

1 of 4 washer jets blocked

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s 2nd row and center on 2nd row

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

every light unit on front of car held on with resin but still secure at this time

front exhaust mount broken but system still secure

rad, condenser and intercooler loose because top mounts missing but unable to fall out as secure at bottom

side skirts fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2021 155,366 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

1 of 4 washer jets blocked

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s 2nd row and center on 2nd row

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

every light unit on front of car held on with resin but still secure at this time

front exhaust mount broken but system still secure

rad, condenser and intercooler loose because top mounts missing but unable to fall out as secure at bottom

side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 142,239 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 128,059 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 122,009 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 122,008 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 114,258 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 114,252 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,115 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 86,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Centre rear seatbelt buckle broken but not effecting the use of it

Oil leak

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 VMX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black 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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

LC12 VMX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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