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LL62 UCM

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,651 mi
Last recorded137,651 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 UCM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 137,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 131,791 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 127,934 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 124,127 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread

rear suspension components getting corroded in places

Fail 8 Sep 2022 124,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake rod excessively corroded cable end nipple corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Brake rod excessively corroded hand brake cable end nipple corroded (1.1.15 (b))

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

Offside Rear hand brake mechanism on caliper not fully returning

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread

rear suspension components getting corroded in places

Pass 7 Sep 2021 118,640 miles

both hand brake cable rear nipples on limit of corrosion

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components getting corroded in places

Fail 6 Sep 2021 118,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in centre (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both hand brake cable rear nipples on limit of corrosion

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components getting corroded in places

Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,256 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 112,252 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,225 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 103,928 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 103,927 miles

Exhaust system insecure above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 235/45zr18 98w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,618 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 97,616 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust and clamps heavily corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,477 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the limit of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,376 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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LL62 UCM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LL62 UCM, 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 LL62 UCM registered?

LL62 UCM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is LL62 UCM safe to buy?

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