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YX12 YHH

2012 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,009 mi
Last recorded136,009 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 YHH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 136,009 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 131,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 131,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 116,009 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 108,450 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,014 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,341 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 85,341 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,303 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,336 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,078 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,781 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 30,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YX12 YHH is a 2012 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX12 YHH, 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 YX12 YHH registered?

YX12 YHH is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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