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LJ12 DUV

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,766 mi
Last recorded62,766 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 62,766 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 54,025 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 53,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear lower suspension arms very rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2023 51,003 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s mirror tapped on

Fail 5 Sep 2023 51,002 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s mirror tapped on

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,349 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror tapped on!!

Fail 30 Aug 2022 47,348 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

n/s mirror tapped on!!

Pass 3 Sep 2021 44,228 miles

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

n/s mirror tapped on and loose!!

Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,115 miles

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

n/s/f tyre lightly worn on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2020 40,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre lightly worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2019 36,447 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 36,446 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall kerb damage

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear accident damage

emissions too clean to register

Fail 10 Sep 2018 32,654 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall kerb damage

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear accident damage

emissions too clean to register

Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,187 miles

n/s/r tyre perished & low

Pass 17 Oct 2016 22,791 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,119 miles

unable to test all seat belts due to child seat fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 21,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

unable to test all seat belts due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,696 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 DUV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

LJ12 DUV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is LJ12 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 DUV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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