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LJ12 DJF

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,590 mi
Last recorded126,590 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 126,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 114,835 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 103,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake lever ratchet mechanism only holding at full height

Pass 23 Jun 2023 94,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 92,245 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 86,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,309 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Handle missing!!! (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seats

Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Handle missing!!! (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 seats

Pass 2 May 2019 69,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3

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

Fail 2 May 2019 69,189 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3

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

Pass 4 May 2018 60,967 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2018 60,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R17 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,769 miles

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 17 Feb 2016 47,082 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 DJF 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 DJF, 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 DJF registered?

LJ12 DJF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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