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Ford S-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LS12 LFYMOT history

LS12 LFY is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 161,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LS12 LFY silver Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
161,550 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 LFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 LFY was last recorded at 161,550 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,533 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
9,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,550 miles
  • 2025 – 150,323 miles
  • 2024 – 139,361 miles
  • 2022 – 130,672 miles
  • 2021 – 117,657 miles
  • 2020 – 116,032 miles
  • 2019 – 108,866 miles
  • 2018 – 103,297 miles
  • 2017 – 94,958 miles
  • 2016 – 79,905 miles
  • 2015 – 62,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,550 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,550 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    161,550 miles
    Test number
    260927696706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail161,533 miles (+11,210)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,533 miles
    Test number
    475125957865
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass150,323 miles (+10,962)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,323 miles
    Test number
    845992459412
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass139,361 miles (+8,689)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,361 miles
    Test number
    624884198808
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass130,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,672 miles
    Test number
    912874745915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail130,671 miles (+5,139)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,671 miles
    Test number
    369926959266
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass125,532 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,532 miles
    Test number
    201092476621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,657 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,657 miles
    Test number
    348514732308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,032 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,032 miles
    Test number
    367257409498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,866 miles
    Test number
    864746271788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,866 miles (+5,569)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,866 miles
    Test number
    259003638208
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass103,297 miles (+8,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    440362184783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass94,958 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,958 miles
    Test number
    207394417490
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  14. Fail94,958 miles (+15,053)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,958 miles
    Test number
    110295145428
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  15. Pass79,905 miles (+17,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,905 miles
    Test number
    936546321414
    • AdvisoryLow emitter - no emission paperwork.
    • AdvisoryN/S rear trailing arm front bush starting to deteriorate/split.
    • AdvisorySlight wear to front brake pads.
  16. Pass62,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    748433585016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 LFY

Does LS12 LFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 LFY is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 LFY?
The MOT on LS12 LFY is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 LFY done?
LS12 LFY was recorded at 161,550 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 9,120 miles a year.
Has LS12 LFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 LFY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 LFY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 LFY find?
LS12 LFY passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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