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RO62 YWU

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,097 mi
Last recorded99,097 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 YWU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,097 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 99,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 91,133 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,891 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,315 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,471 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front position lamp slightly damaged/loose

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,372 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear service brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 57,383 miles

Rear slight surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 11 May 2018 47,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge no cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre bold inner edge no cords

Pass 20 May 2017 37,477 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 30,370 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 30,370 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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RO62 YWU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO62 YWU, 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

How do I check the history of RO62 YWU?

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What year was RO62 YWU registered?

RO62 YWU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is RO62 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 YWU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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