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YR12 TEJ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,596 mi
Last recorded127,596 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 TEJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 127,596 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 127,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,716 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 104,711 miles

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

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn and pads appear 75% worn

o/s steering arm is worn

rear heat shield lose

rear suspension large bushes are de laminating

Fail 13 Jul 2023 104,711 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn and pads appear 75% worn

o/s steering arm is worn

rear heat shield lose

rear suspension large bushes are de laminating

Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm and poor at inner edge not flat replace asap

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both large bushes are de laminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

front discs are worn and n/s pads appear 65% worn

Pass 5 Jul 2021 91,970 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bushes are de laminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both o/s tyres are perished

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s brake was slower to rise (28%)

r/n/s tyre is not flat at inner edge, this will be noisy or vibrate

rear heat shield is lose

Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,310 miles

Offside steering arm worn (slight)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower large both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is very rusty

r/n/s tyre is not flat at inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2020 86,310 miles

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

Offside steering arm worn (slight)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower large both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is very rusty

r/n/s tyre is not flat at inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2019 80,138 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s brake is slower to rise

no emission print out given readings are to low to measure

r/n/s tyre is not flat at inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2019 80,137 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s brake is slower to rise

no emission print out given readings are to low to measure

r/n/s tyre is not flat at inner edge

rear discs are worn

Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,525 miles

f/n/s wiper poor in operation

rear discs worn pads 60% worn aprox

rear seats stowed

Fail 30 Jun 2018 71,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

f/n/s wiper poor in operation

rear discs worn pads 60% worn aprox

rear seats stowed

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,470 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s lower arm bush is soft

rear discs are worn and n/s pads appear 60% worn

Fail 5 Jul 2017 64,470 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s lower arm bush is soft

rear discs are worn and n/s pads appear 60% worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,195 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

front brake discs are slightly lipped

front brake pads are getting low

nail in n/s/r tyre

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 57,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

front brake discs are slightly lipped

front brake pads are getting low

nail in n/s/r tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,573 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 47,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 TEJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black 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 YR12 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

YR12 TEJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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