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LF62 ZBE

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,391 mi
Last recorded111,391 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 ZBE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 111,391 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 111,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2025 96,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 86,534 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) in side rack play

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 76,403 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 76,391 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 71,778 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge + slight tread damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Slight ripple on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 65,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,470 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,622 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZBE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZBE, 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 LF62 ZBE registered?

LF62 ZBE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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