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LJ12 CRF

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,078 mi
Last recorded110,078 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 110,078 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 102,140 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 102,115 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 89,675 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 81,361 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 73,629 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 65,213 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 60,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,311 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,577 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center seat

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,248 miles

Child seats fitted, Centre and N/S rear. Engine cover and Under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 23,482 miles

Child seat N/S rear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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LJ12 CRF 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 CRF, 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 CRF registered?

LJ12 CRF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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