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YR62 SYV

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,596 mi
Last recorded166,596 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 SYV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 166,596 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm bolt broken and welded in place

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 158,573 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 153,980 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 153,969 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 146,957 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 146,925 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 138,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2020 132,015 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2019 120,433 miles

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 19 Jun 2018 101,854 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,699 miles

no blip detected on emissions

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,637 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 SYV is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SYV, 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 YR62 SYV registered?

YR62 SYV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is YR62 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 SYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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