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YH12 CNF

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,383 mi
Last recorded107,383 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 CNF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 107,383 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 103,621 miles

Front sunframe corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 103,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front sunframe corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 93,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 88,196 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3320, Outer sidewall damaged, 225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, DOT 2714, Age cracks and splits, 225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, DOT 4314, Age cracks and splits, 225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes are starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 88,196 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3320, Outer sidewall damaged, 225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, DOT 2714, Age cracks and splits, 225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, DOT 4314, Age cracks and splits, 225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes are starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 79,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Both rear tyres have age related cracks & uneven wear on inner & outer edges.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 71,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,988 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish on outer edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 56,813 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are starting to perish on outer edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 48,974 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 48,974 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front bulge/lump forming on outer tyre wall

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Nov 2016 41,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop lamp inop

lump forming on n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,566 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 31,055 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 31,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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YH12 CNF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH12 CNF, 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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YH12 CNF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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