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SY61 ZHV

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,003 mi
Last recorded102,003 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 ZHV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 102,003 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 93,010 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,607 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 78,100 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 52,830 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,584 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened 2nd row o/s/r (5.2.2a)

o/s/r, n/s/f, n/s/r tyre side wall have cuts, not deep.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 46,583 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play boot also burst (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened 2nd row o/s/r (5.2.2a)

o/s/r, n/s/f, n/s/r tyre side wall have cuts, not deep.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,625 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 32,230 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 26,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SY61 ZHV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SY61 ZHV, 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 SY61 ZHV registered?

SY61 ZHV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SY61 ZHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 ZHV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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