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YG12 EBO

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

459,966 mi
Last recorded459,966 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 EBO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 459,966 miles

corrosion evident on under body,components and rear suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2024 431,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 8 Oct 2024 431,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 11 Oct 2023 416,744 miles

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 25 Oct 2022 387,897 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides effected ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 387,895 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides effected ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 362,279 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both effected ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear rear seats down cannot inspect seat belts

Fail 25 Oct 2021 362,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both effected ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear rear seats down cannot inspect seat belts

Pass 9 Oct 2020 328,687 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR ARM FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 296,775 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 237,306 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,148 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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YG12 EBO is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG12 EBO, 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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YG12 EBO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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