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LS62 FBU

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,208 mi
Last recorded137,208 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 FBU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 137,208 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2025 137,141 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2024 127,387 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 127,387 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 120,068 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 113,624 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 113,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 106,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,987 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2020 101,987 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear heat shield lose

washer jets partly blocked

Fail 5 Sep 2019 94,011 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 Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear heat shield lose

washer jets partly blocked

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,317 miles

no plates starting to delaminate

rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn and split

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,569 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN TYRE TREAD DOWN TO CORDS (4.1.D.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

O/S/R TYRE TREAD NEAR LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

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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LS62 FBU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS62 FBU, 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 LS62 FBU registered?

LS62 FBU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is LS62 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 FBU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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