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LD54 BAM

2012 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,246 mi
Last recorded63,246 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 BAM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 63,246 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 62,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 62,218 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,706 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,450 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,678 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,278 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,621 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 56,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,561 miles

Zero emissions

Fail 7 Jun 2018 51,532 miles

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

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))

Zero emissions

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,501 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min. 1.6mm and heavy wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both outer (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres getting low and wearing on edges

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

Fail 15 Nov 2017 48,501 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min. 1.6mm and heavy wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both outer (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres getting low and wearing on edges

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 23 Nov 2016 39,208 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

lean burn emissions system

Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

slight lip to all discs

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2015 27,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

slight lip to all discs

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2015 27,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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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LD54 BAM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LD54 BAM, 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 LD54 BAM registered?

LD54 BAM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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