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YY61 PLU

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,587 mi
Last recorded144,587 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 PLU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,587 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 139,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 138,048 miles

zero emission detected

Fail 28 Aug 2019 138,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle discs corroded inner face (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

zero emission detected

Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,737 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 133,737 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 121,832 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,674 miles

dual mass flywheel noisy

Fail 16 Jan 2017 108,674 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wiper blade split

dual mass flywheel noisy

Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,186 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 71,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY61 PLU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YY61 PLU, 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 YY61 PLU registered?

YY61 PLU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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