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LJ12 DWD

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,999 mi
Last recorded203,999 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 203,999 miles

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

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 22 Aug 2023 194,024 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 176,057 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 157,794 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 143,071 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 102,519 miles

Both rear trailling arms front bushes starting to were

Fail 13 Apr 2018 102,519 miles

Both rear trailling arms front bushes starting to were

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,324 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 45,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 DWD is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

LJ12 DWD is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is LJ12 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 DWD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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