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LJ62 BWO

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,524 mi
Last recorded126,524 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 BWO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 126,524 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket snapped but unlikely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 115,303 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 104,049 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,741 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,926 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 81,925 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,620 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,024 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,226 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 56,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,197 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,739 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r adult seat belt not checked

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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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LJ62 BWO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LJ62 BWO, 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 LJ62 BWO registered?

LJ62 BWO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LJ62 BWO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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