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LM61 FHR

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,934 mi
Last recorded111,934 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 FHR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 111,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear outer pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front inner slight leak of grease recommend (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside rear radius arm bush worn slight bonding frailer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside rear radius arm bush slight bonding frailer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory engine oil leak?

Pass 19 Mar 2025 105,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2025 105,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,113 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear radius arm bush part of bush missing recommend soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,375 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,567 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,461 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,556 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front deteriorated delaminated recommend (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear radius arm bush worn recommend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear cracking perished tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking perished tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

advisory high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2019 67,348 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front delaminted recommend (0.1 (b))

advisory both rear suspension radius arm bushs deteriorated slight bonding failer recommend soon

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,399 miles

Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear recommend movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front on limit and worn both edges recommend (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre on 2mm and worn both edges recomend (4.1.E.1)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory high level brake light not working

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front outer pad very low (3.5.1g)

Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (2.4.G.2)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,909 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,463 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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LM61 FHR is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LM61 FHR, 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 LM61 FHR registered?

LM61 FHR is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LM61 FHR safe to buy?

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