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YF12 FZC

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,287 mi
Last recorded109,287 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 FZC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 109,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats stowed away unable to check seatbelts

Pass 17 Aug 2024 97,250 miles

Exhaust system general corrosion

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF/NSF brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF/NSF lower suspension arm bushes perishing Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting perishing

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

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

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

Rear Lower Rear lower arms general corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2024 97,241 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))

Exhaust system general corrosion

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF/NSF brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF/NSF lower suspension arm bushes perishing Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting perishing

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Rear lower arms general corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 79,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,227 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 70,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,532 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 65,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,780 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,707 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,552 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 41,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 27,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YF12 FZC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc 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 YF12 FZC, 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 YF12 FZC registered?

YF12 FZC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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