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YT62 NBY

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,177 mi
Last recorded187,177 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 NBY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 187,177 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip nearside lower of screen no larger than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch/flywheel noisy and rattling

Fail 29 Sep 2025 187,090 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing is damaged and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip nearside lower of screen no larger than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch/flywheel noisy and rattling

Pass 15 Nov 2019 135,674 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 122,563 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 122,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 92,453 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 92,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,628 miles

Front wipers starting to smear.

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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YT62 NBY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT62 NBY, 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 YT62 NBY registered?

YT62 NBY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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