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EF62 OXL

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,148 mi
Last recorded135,148 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 OXL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 135,148 miles

Nearside Front LHF bumper corner insecure, but not likely to fall off.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LH rear number plate lamp not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield cracked RH edge, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount above rear axle broken, but exhaust not likely to fall off at this time. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 135,148 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both headlamp jets missing so water does not hit headlamps. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front LHF bumper corner insecure, but not likely to fall off.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LH rear number plate lamp not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield cracked RH edge, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount above rear axle broken, but exhaust not likely to fall off at this time. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,404 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 87,875 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 87,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 83,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 83,082 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 76,410 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 72,052 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,166 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,037 miles

Offside Rear brake pads show wear

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,494 miles

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

f/r brake pads starting to show wear

Fail 6 Jan 2017 45,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

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

f/r brake pads starting to show wear

Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,001 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 36,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamps (6.1.C.1)

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

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 OXL is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

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

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