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EA62 LZX

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,983 mi
Last recorded60,983 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 LZX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 60,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres DOT 3118

Pass 20 Feb 2025 57,046 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner face scored / corroded / lipped NEAR FAIL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 51,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs- inner faces scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 49,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 48,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 47,501 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 42,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,899 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 33,045 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY FITTED

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND ROW FOLDED DOWN ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 33,043 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY FITTED

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND ROW FOLDED DOWN ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,598 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise tracking

corroded exhaust system

Fail 20 Oct 2016 26,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner shoulder

advise tracking

both front tyres split and perished

corroded exhaust system

Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,847 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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EA62 LZX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 EA62 LZX, 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 EA62 LZX registered?

EA62 LZX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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