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YT12 CXH

2012 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,752 mi
Last recorded118,752 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 CXH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 118,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 118,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp & lens broken. not showing white light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tail gate lamp lens broken. Not showing white light

Pass 19 Feb 2024 101,016 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 100,921 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 91,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner light cluster smashed no reduced light output

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 91,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner light cluster smashed no reduced light output

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 82,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lens broken. no adverse light effect

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 73,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 68,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats apart from drivers ()

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,475 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 58,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,887 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 23,678 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,097 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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YT12 CXH is a 2012 Ford S-max in Green with a 1,997cc 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 YT12 CXH, 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 YT12 CXH registered?

YT12 CXH is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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