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LJ61 EGY

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,796 mi
Last recorded140,796 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 EGY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 140,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 133,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 116,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 105,628 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 105,628 miles

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

Offside 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 2 Jan 2020 95,234 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 95,234 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 80,168 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 80,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer light cluster cracked

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

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

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

front wiper smear

Pass 12 Jan 2017 56,749 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 56,749 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,219 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,271 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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LJ61 EGY 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 73.3%.

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 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 EGY, 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 EGY registered?

LJ61 EGY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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