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LL12 LMM

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,732 mi
Last recorded148,732 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 LMM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 148,732 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2024 135,608 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 135,608 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps replaced x2 501 bulbs. (and x1 bulb holder) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 120,405 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 120,404 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs heavy lipped and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 101,981 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear

rear child seats fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2022 101,980 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear

rear child seats fitted

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

n/s/r tyre's nailed

Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm , heavy inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit. heavy inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

rear child seats fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2020 75,151 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres have heavy uneven inner edge wear

Fail 6 Apr 2020 75,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres have heavy uneven inner edge wear

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

n/s/r trailing arm bush perishing

o/s/r tyre's uneven inner edge wear

rear child seats fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2015 21,992 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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LL12 LMM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LL12 LMM, 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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LL12 LMM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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