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AK61 YGU

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,965 mi
Last recorded113,965 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 YGU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 113,965 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 113,962 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 104,496 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,495 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 87,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,878 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,495 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 68,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,555 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,832 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,976 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,659 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AK61 YGU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AK61 YGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK61 YGU registered?

AK61 YGU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is AK61 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 YGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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