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YR62 MZE

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,038 mi
Last recorded156,038 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 MZE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 156,038 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 155,981 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre row of seats centre seat buckle not working (7.1.2 (d))

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

Central Tin shield under the fuel tank insecure and not attached

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 137,234 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 137,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 123,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 107,520 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 107,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 76,569 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 76,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,945 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,483 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 44,295 miles

Both rear lateral arm bushes starting to split

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 36,601 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,720 miles

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

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 MZE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR62 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

YR62 MZE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YR62 MZE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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