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YD12 BYB

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,084 mi
Last recorded105,084 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 BYB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 105,084 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 102,605 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 102,530 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 99,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 95,888 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 89,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,925 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,598 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,276 miles

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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YD12 BYB is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YD12 BYB, 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 YD12 BYB?

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What year was YD12 BYB registered?

YD12 BYB is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YD12 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 BYB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD12 BYB have outstanding finance?

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