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LJ62 HVN

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,070 mi
Last recorded137,070 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 137,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm, FRONT bushes deteriorating with slight excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 137,070 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm, FRONT bushes deteriorating with slight excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 124,779 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre Outer tread bar

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 112,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 100,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50 r17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 90,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,168 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 70,039 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 64,828 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 43,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,901 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

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LJ62 HVN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ62 HVN registered?

LJ62 HVN is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is LJ62 HVN safe to buy?

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