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YS12 VBF

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,973 mi
Last recorded182,973 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 VBF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 182,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2026 182,970 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 176,367 miles

Under the vehicle general corroded

Fail 24 May 2025 176,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 25 May 2024 172,809 miles

General corrosion under the vehicle on front and rear side.

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F, O/S/F. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 160,733 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 149,348 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R, O/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2022 149,330 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R, O/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 139,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 128,565 miles

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 22 Jul 2019 113,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,075 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 82,075 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 49,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YS12 VBF is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS12 VBF, 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 YS12 VBF registered?

YS12 VBF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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