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LJ62 HJK

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,156 mi
Last recorded107,156 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 HJK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 107,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,269 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 84,585 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 84,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 2mm also heavily worn on the edges close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake efficiency just passed on 16% which is the pass limit

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also heavily worn on the inner edges close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also heavily worn on the edges close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 70,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt belt catch is not in the buckle ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are on 3.5mm tread depth

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,411 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are worn and pitted on the inner face

Pass 17 Oct 2016 44,535 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is worn to 3.5mm tread depth and worn on the inner edge

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

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

both front brake discs are worn, the offside one is heavily corroded on the inner face

both front tyres and cracked and perished

Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,992 miles

Advise rear pads 70-80% worn

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 HJK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HJK, 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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LJ62 HJK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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