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YJ12 LZT

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,381 mi
Last recorded128,381 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 LZT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 128,381 miles

Diesel injector leaking gasses lower sealsin cylender head leaking

exhaust hanger correded through

Fail 15 Sep 2025 128,381 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Diesel injector leaking gasses lower sealsin cylender head leaking

exhaust hanger correded through

Pass 18 Sep 2024 122,814 miles

Front suspension components very rusty

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

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

Rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2023 116,227 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 110,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge & has nail in tread - Measured 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge - Measured 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 102,632 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge & has nail in tread - Measured 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge - Measured 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,097 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 80,220 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,772 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,554 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,284 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Sidewall damage nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YJ12 LZT is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,552 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 YJ12 LZT, 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 15 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ12 LZT registered?

YJ12 LZT is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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