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LG12 BCY

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,262 mi
Last recorded73,262 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 BCY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 73,262 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 68,531 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 68,531 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 57,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ISOFIX ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tyre sealant expired

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,269 miles

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ISOFIX ()

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ISOFIX ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear row seats folded away not allowing full seatbelt inspections

tyre sealant expired 01/16

Fail 18 Mar 2022 51,269 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder - put on nsf passenger seat ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn & tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ISOFIX ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking/perishing & outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ISOFIX ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear row seats folded away not allowing full seatbelt inspections

timing belt change due 10year/125k intervals

tyre sealant expired 01/16

Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary/wear indicators yellow (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,696 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,018 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,874 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,987 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 20,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LG12 BCY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LG12 BCY, 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 LG12 BCY registered?

LG12 BCY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is LG12 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 BCY 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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