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LJ62 MDO

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,228 mi
Last recorded85,228 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 85,228 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2026 85,228 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2025 79,873 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 71,856 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 71,856 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 67,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,985 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,053 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 50,564 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2020 50,564 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2019 42,185 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 36,938 miles

slight wear in rear trailing arm rubber bushes

Pass 26 May 2017 32,222 miles

slight wear in rear radius arms rubber bushes

Pass 6 May 2016 25,928 miles

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

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

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

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

chiled seat fitted

front bumper insecure

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 MDO 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 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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

LJ62 MDO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is LJ62 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ62 MDO 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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