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LO61 YGA

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,673 mi
Last recorded117,673 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 YGA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 117,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2025 111,512 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 14 Apr 2025 111,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2024 102,942 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 102,938 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 92,859 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 80,534 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,155 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 62,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,870 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 36,378 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 24,172 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,238 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,435 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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LO61 YGA is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black 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 LO61 YGA, 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 LO61 YGA registered?

LO61 YGA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is LO61 YGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 YGA 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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