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LJ61 EGV

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,597 mi
Last recorded166,597 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 EGV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 166,597 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 160,904 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 153,373 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 148,647 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged and the outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 148,647 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged and the outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 135,466 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass and cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 135,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass and cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 122,336 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 99,825 miles

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,208 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,957 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 69,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,137 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 55,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,027 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LJ61 EGV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJ61 EGV, 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 LJ61 EGV registered?

LJ61 EGV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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