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VU62 LEJ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,079 mi
Last recorded211,079 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 LEJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 211,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 195,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 171,954 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 171,942 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 152,106 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2016 152,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick friction material breaking away (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,391 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber split (2.2.C.1c)

Rear boot seats folded away, ref seat belt inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2015 118,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber split (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear boot seats folded away, ref seat belt inspection

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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VU62 LEJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU62 LEJ, 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 VU62 LEJ registered?

VU62 LEJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is VU62 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 LEJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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