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LJ62 HVA

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,804 mi
Last recorded184,804 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 184,804 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 184,804 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 180,840 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 175,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 171,867 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 167,847 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 164,044 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 164,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 161,416 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 154,229 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 122,669 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat folded and boot full.seat belt not fully checked including buckle ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat folded and boot full.seat belt not fully checked including buckle ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn more (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 122,669 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat folded and boot full.seat belt not fully checked including buckle ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat folded and boot full.seat belt not fully checked including buckle ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn more (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 89,534 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under shield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,053 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 HVA is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue 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 HVA, 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 HVA registered?

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

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