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LJ12 ALU

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,824 mi
Last recorded125,824 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 ALU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 125,824 miles

Both Front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 24 Jul 2026 125,816 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Hi-Level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 17 Jul 2025 119,451 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 112,755 miles

Both Front Tyres are worn smooth on the inner and outer edges.

Both Rear Tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 105,051 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR & NSR

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 105,051 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR & NSR

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 98,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 98,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 91,138 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 22 Jun 2020 85,161 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,186 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 77,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,556 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,198 miles

rear tyres starting to get low of tread on inside and outside edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,182 miles

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 ALU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ALU, 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 ALU registered?

LJ12 ALU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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