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LY61 PCY

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,415 mi
Last recorded60,415 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 PCY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 60,415 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 60,410 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 48,564 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 48,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 39,910 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 34,504 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 29,438 miles

Offside Front fog lamp loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 29,437 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 25,864 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall of tyre has minor cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 21,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 17,238 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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LY61 PCY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LY61 PCY, 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 LY61 PCY registered?

LY61 PCY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is LY61 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY61 PCY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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