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LJ12 KUV

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,794 mi
Last recorded88,794 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 88,794 miles

body damage

Fail 6 May 2026 88,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

body damage

Pass 25 Apr 2025 84,235 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 79,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 73,512 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 69,785 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 64,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2020 62,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,680 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on edges / treads low

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2019 54,678 miles

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

both front tyres worn heavily on edges / treads low

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,778 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,394 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,686 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 26,257 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 KUV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

LJ12 KUV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is LJ12 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 KUV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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