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LJ62 HVG

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

176,965 mi
Last recorded176,965 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 HVG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 176,965 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Subframe, rear axle, suspension corroded

Wiper smeary

Pass 3 Jan 2024 165,883 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 165,785 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))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 158,837 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 153,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 146,245 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 146,245 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 142,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 131,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 130,356 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,266 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 105,468 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,363 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 98,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 29 Jul 2017 93,476 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 81,370 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,711 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 56,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,956 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 33,344 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 11,546 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 HVG is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

LJ62 HVG is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is LJ62 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ62 HVG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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