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LR12 SYW

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,968 mi
Last recorded108,968 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 SYW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 108,968 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 98,079 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 91,395 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 91,395 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,739 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 67,732 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking under the engine . also oil level bit low .. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 67,625 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking under the engine . also oil level bit low .. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive lots of oil all on underside of car (undertrays obscuring how bad leak is) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 57,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2018 52,087 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,980 miles

Emission test carried out, too clean for readings

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer 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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LR12 SYW 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 LR12 SYW, 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 LR12 SYW registered?

LR12 SYW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is LR12 SYW safe to buy?

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