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YU04 MED

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,816 mi
Last recorded112,816 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 MED
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 112,816 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Hangar detached between middle and rear sections near rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush bonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush bonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row - Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 95% worn - Boarderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Where spring sits in lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 102,444 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 102,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 91,794 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 91,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 82,213 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,849 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,555 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 55,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 22 Feb 2017 33,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,650 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,116 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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YU04 MED is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YU04 MED, 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 YU04 MED registered?

YU04 MED is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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