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YP12 JUX

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,057 mi
Last recorded110,057 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 JUX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 110,057 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front wearing on inner edges, nearside rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 110,057 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre/ rear metal mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front wearing on inner edges, nearside rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,132 miles

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

both rear suspension lower arm starting corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2024 98,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear suspension lower arm starting corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2023 90,979 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,486 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and cut to offside rear tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 86,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and cut to offside rear tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,483 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,249 miles

slight lip on rear brake discs

Fail 1 Oct 2020 78,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on mot limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 75,176 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))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,551 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 71,551 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on minimum 215/60/16 pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on minimum 215/60/16 pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 67,940 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on minimum 215/60/16 pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on minimum 215/60/16 pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,364 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 215/60/16

Fail 3 Mar 2017 58,363 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 215/60/16

Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,614 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,533 miles

n/s/f seat belt twisted but functions as req-

presented as 5 seat vehicle at time of test

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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YP12 JUX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YP12 JUX, 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 YP12 JUX registered?

YP12 JUX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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