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LJ12 ABZ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 ABZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 80,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 74,291 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 68,013 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 66,050 miles

Washer jets partially blocked

Pass 4 Jul 2022 62,182 miles

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inne edge

Pass 9 Jul 2021 57,832 miles

both front tyres are wearing heavily on edges

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2020 55,252 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on edges

rear brake discs are lipped

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs are lipped

nearside font tyre is heavily wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2020 55,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs are lipped

nearside font tyre is heavily wearing on edges

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

offside rear tyre is wearing on edges

rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,830 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall is damaged

rear brake pads are about 2-3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,644 miles

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

damage to driver side rear outer sill

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,347 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,372 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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 ABZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LJ12 ABZ, 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 LJ12 ABZ registered?

LJ12 ABZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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