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YF12 SYZ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,997 mi
Last recorded103,997 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 SYZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 103,997 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 98,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 94,004 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 89,418 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 84,532 miles

nearside inner cv boot has slight deterioration

Fail 24 Jun 2021 84,532 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside inner cv boot has slight deterioration

Pass 30 Jun 2020 76,037 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,289 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 65,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 52,370 miles

front brake disc slight pitting

Pass 31 May 2017 45,722 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 39,574 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,564 miles

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

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 SYZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YF12 SYZ, 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 YF12 SYZ registered?

YF12 SYZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YF12 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 SYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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