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YM12 BJU

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,633 mi
Last recorded158,633 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 BJU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 158,633 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 158,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector chuffing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 151,576 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 151,569 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin diesel fumes and injector copper seal leaking combustion gases (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking injectors area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

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

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

coolant below minimum mark

Pass 18 Jan 2023 140,950 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 140,950 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,429 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 139,424 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 123,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides especially inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 108,687 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

215/60 R16 99V "Sonar"

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides especially inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,665 miles

Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 93,665 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Seat belt does not lock in buckle. (5.2.5a)

Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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YM12 BJU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YM12 BJU, 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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YM12 BJU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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