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EX12 XLD

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,129 mi
Last recorded98,129 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 XLD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 98,129 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 93,823 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 87,985 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 80,762 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,736 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 74,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 69,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 60,104 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 52,446 miles

front brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 52,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,168 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 XLD is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EX12 XLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX12 XLD registered?

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

Is EX12 XLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 XLD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX12 XLD have outstanding finance?

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