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LF62 YPJ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,118 mi
Last recorded79,118 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 YPJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,118 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 72,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 67,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 67,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 60,971 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,353 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 51,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,235 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and perished

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,091 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,959 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,454 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,139 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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LF62 YPJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LF62 YPJ, 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 LF62 YPJ registered?

LF62 YPJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is LF62 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF62 YPJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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