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EF62 LXO

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,215 mi
Last recorded90,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 LXO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 90,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 90,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 80,891 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 72,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 61,456 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 61,327 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

presented as a 5 seater

Pass 7 Dec 2021 52,238 miles

presented as a 5 seater

slight corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,663 miles

presented as a 5 seater, additional rear seats stowed away

Pass 6 Dec 2019 42,833 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 42,833 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 36,663 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3mm - 3.5mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2017 32,621 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 32,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 26,077 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 26,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 20,250 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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EF62 LXO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF62 LXO, 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 EF62 LXO registered?

EF62 LXO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is EF62 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 LXO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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