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EX12 WXT

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,346 mi
Last recorded107,346 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 WXT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 107,346 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 107,346 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 91,553 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2024 91,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,779 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 77,779 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 64,249 miles

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

Coolant header tank cap missing - coolant level low

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level over full - leaking

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,526 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken off

Fail 3 Nov 2021 53,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust mounting broken off

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 37,674 miles

Central Rear Slight corrosion on rear axle

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp unit insecure

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 37,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Slight corrosion on rear axle

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp unit insecure

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

Pass 2 May 2018 32,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,776 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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EX12 WXT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

EX12 WXT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is EX12 WXT safe to buy?

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