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LJ62 BZO

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,613 mi
Last recorded132,613 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 132,613 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))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 120,027 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 114,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 109,139 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 109,138 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 107,135 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 107,135 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 105,548 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 105,548 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 104,360 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 94,372 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 84,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,290 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,225 miles

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

Nearside 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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LJ62 BZO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BZO, 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 BZO registered?

LJ62 BZO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LJ62 BZO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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