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LJ12 KSZ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,779 mi
Last recorded163,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 KSZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 163,779 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside and some underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 154,860 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 151,964 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 147,655 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 147,649 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 141,561 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 133,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,249 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 101,728 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 101,728 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,197 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 75,754 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 57,246 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,722 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 KSZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ12 KSZ registered?

LJ12 KSZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is LJ12 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 KSZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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