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EX12 LXP

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,433 mi
Last recorded134,433 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 LXP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 134,433 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 128,270 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 118,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 118,675 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 105,859 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 105,857 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 98,714 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,452 miles

13 pin towing socket not checked due to not being able to access it behind plastic cover

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 seats behind drivers seat ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front inner brake pads worn

Front screen washers not operating at full pressure

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 85,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

13 pin towing socket not checked due to not being able to access it behind plastic cover

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 seats behind drivers seat ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front inner brake pads worn

Front screen washers not operating at full pressure

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges and outer side wall has small amount of damage

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 76,893 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 76,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 70,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 62,851 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 61,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,783 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre worn on the shoulders

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EX12 LXP 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 EX12 LXP, 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 EX12 LXP registered?

EX12 LXP is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EX12 LXP safe to buy?

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