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YR62 BBZ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,767 mi
Last recorded177,767 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 BBZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 177,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 177,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 168,752 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 161,973 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 154,790 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 145,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 146,060 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 136,286 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 132,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,842 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,674 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 108,705 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2017 108,705 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,307 miles

Engine covers /under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,812 miles

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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YR62 BBZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR62 BBZ, 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 YR62 BBZ registered?

YR62 BBZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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