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YP12 SZO

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 SZO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 94,136 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Engine oils very low 2.5lt oil added

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats fitted across back seat ()

Fail 8 Oct 2025 94,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front pivot bushes falling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front pivot bushes falling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Engine oils very low 2.5lt oil added

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats fitted across back seat ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 87,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,370 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,907 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade bush rubber bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade bush rubber bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 67,969 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Borders on MoT 'fail' (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,398 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 52,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 38,949 miles

Central Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2018 26,459 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 18,822 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 12,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine cover and under-tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 9,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

three childs seats fitted in middle row of seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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 SZO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YP12 SZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP12 SZO registered?

YP12 SZO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is YP12 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 SZO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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