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RO12 YYW

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,266 mi
Last recorded69,266 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 YYW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 64,772 miles

Central Exhaust hanger broken

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

Rear Both tyres slightly stepped

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bush,s perished / delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 64,771 miles

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

Central Exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Rear Both tyres slightly stepped

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bush,s perished / delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 59,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is heavily worn and requires replacing soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is heavily worn and requires replacing soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorber dust covers/bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 56,418 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 52,797 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 52,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 49,947 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,818 miles

Heavy wear on both front tyre edges

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Number plate faded

Some de-bonding on rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 10 May 2019 46,172 miles

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

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 11 May 2018 44,570 miles

Age cracking and de-bonding on both rear trailing arm bushes

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

Fail 11 May 2018 44,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Age cracking and de-bonding on both rear trailing arm bushes

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

Pass 15 May 2017 43,139 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 36,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both slightly de-bonding (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 36,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/18 Y (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both slightly de-bonding (2.4.G.2)

Very heavy wear on o/s/r tyre edge

Pass 6 May 2015 29,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RO12 YYW is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO12 YYW, 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 RO12 YYW registered?

RO12 YYW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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