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YE12 UEO

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,526 mi
Last recorded82,526 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 UEO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 82,526 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 82,525 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 74,308 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 67,965 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 61,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 61,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 95v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 53,495 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,516 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2019 38,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 31,416 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2018 31,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2017 23,858 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 17,527 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 17,337 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 17,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tie rod inner joint has slight freeplay

Fail 4 Mar 2015 15,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tie rod inner joint has slight freeplay

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YE12 UEO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE12 UEO, 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 YE12 UEO registered?

YE12 UEO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is YE12 UEO safe to buy?

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