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LO12 TYU

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,007 mi
Last recorded191,007 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 TYU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 191,007 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 180,347 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 162,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 143,576 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 143,324 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 128,531 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,802 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,264 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 85,179 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,110 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outers behind front seats

Fail 17 Aug 2018 72,110 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outers behind front seats

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction camera and hanging smelly removed from windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,101 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,108 miles

Unable to check rear belts due to child seats fitted

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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LO12 TYU 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 LO12 TYU, 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 LO12 TYU registered?

LO12 TYU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is LO12 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 TYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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