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YE62 VLD

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,197 mi
Last recorded56,197 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 VLD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 56,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 56,197 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower both suspension arm corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 49,359 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,472 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 45,472 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 40,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3 mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 37,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn to 3mm+edges worn

both rear tyres cracked+worn to 3mm

hi-level stop light inop

Pass 3 May 2019 30,856 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 30,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 24,717 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 18,513 miles

both front tyres getting very low

Pass 5 May 2016 11,986 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 11,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 10,960 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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YE62 VLD is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YE62 VLD, 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 YE62 VLD registered?

YE62 VLD is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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