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YH12 UWS

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,102 mi
Last recorded173,102 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UWS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 173,102 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 172,268 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 134,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 95,429 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipes wet near under tray (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,027 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,231 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 34,734 miles

uper break light inop

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 UWS is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YH12 UWS, 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 YH12 UWS registered?

YH12 UWS is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is YH12 UWS safe to buy?

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