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AU62 YYV

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,313 mi
Last recorded144,313 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 YYV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 144,313 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 144,292 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 132,219 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting on centre section broken, centre mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting on exhaust front pipe broken, putting stress of flexible section of front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside and outside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight dampness at top of strut/shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside and outside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre seat belt buckle in middle row of seats plastic cover missing from buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 121,224 miles

Nearside Front bumper mountings damaged / defective but not insecure.

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim panel shows signs of rubbing on road wheel.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 111,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner disc brake pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner disc brake pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 111,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner disc brake pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner disc brake pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 100,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,938 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,205 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 85,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front support bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front support bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 72,876 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords visable (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visable (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front support bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and outer tyre sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front support bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,515 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 46,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,500 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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AU62 YYV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU62 YYV, 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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AU62 YYV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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