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YR12 LDC

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,285 mi
Last recorded135,285 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 LDC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 135,285 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 135,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 129,140 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 129,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 123,473 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 118,261 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 118,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 113,955 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 108,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2021 108,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 104,640 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight burning smell coming from under bonnet

Fail 27 Apr 2020 104,640 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))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight burning smell coming from under bonnet

Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,532 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 87,351 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 76,177 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 61,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 51,420 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 51,420 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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YR12 LDC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YR12 LDC, 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 YR12 LDC registered?

YR12 LDC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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