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LJ12 ABF

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,945 mi
Last recorded75,945 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 ABF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 75,945 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 63,635 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,069 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,061 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 50,023 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 43,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking /perishing, 225/50 zr 17 98y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 43,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm main bush split and arm moves (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm main bush split and arm moves (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to correct height, (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking /perishing, 225/50 zr 17 98y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 38,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking & worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre cracking & worn on inner outer edges

Pass 8 May 2017 33,238 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 27,667 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 22,202 miles

aux belt tensioner area noisey

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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LJ12 ABF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver 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 LJ12 ABF, 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 LJ12 ABF registered?

LJ12 ABF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is LJ12 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 ABF 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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