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YG61 NKD

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,370 mi
Last recorded92,370 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 NKD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 92,370 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,968 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 81,560 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 81,560 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 75,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 75,159 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 69,026 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 69,026 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,910 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2019 60,279 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,789 miles

under trays on

Pass 4 Nov 2017 48,383 miles

Covers Fitted

Offside Rear Tyre Stepped

Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,650 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2016 37,650 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,371 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 29,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YG61 NKD is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc 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 YG61 NKD, 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 YG61 NKD registered?

YG61 NKD is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is YG61 NKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG61 NKD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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