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VU12 YRM

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,248 mi
Last recorded110,248 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 YRM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 110,248 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven n/s 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing in the mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (change very soon ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (change soon ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 110,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven n/s 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing in the mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (change very soon ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished (change soon ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 103,641 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 103,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,625 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front brake discs worn

offside front wearing inner

offside rear wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front brake discs worn

offside front wearing inner

offside rear wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,009 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 77,498 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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 25 May 2016 45,784 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 45,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 27,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear belts & seats not checked boot loaded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear belts & seats not checked boot loaded

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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VU12 YRM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VU12 YRM, 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 VU12 YRM registered?

VU12 YRM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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