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LJ62 BZK

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,528 mi
Last recorded168,528 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 BZK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 168,528 miles

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

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

center seat belt holder outer plastic missing

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 149,837 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 149,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 135,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 21 Aug 2020 123,724 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jul 2019 113,869 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,458 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 99,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 83,496 miles

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

osf tyre worn to slick on the inner edge

rear tyres worn low on the inside edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,184 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,463 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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LJ62 BZK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BZK, 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 LJ62 BZK registered?

LJ62 BZK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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The MOT history for LJ62 BZK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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