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EX12 XPN

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,238 mi
Last recorded116,238 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 XPN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 116,238 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens slightly defective

Pass 4 Apr 2025 115,882 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 106,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 100,252 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 98,117 miles

Front bumper damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear coil springs now quite rusty, as are spring plates/wishbones (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear brake pads now quite worn

Fail 6 Dec 2022 98,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front bumper damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear coil springs now quite rusty, as are spring plates/wishbones (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear brake pads now quite worn

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,351 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats x 3 fitted to central row ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread / also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread / also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,348 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm front mounting bush separated and arm fouling on body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats x 3 fitted to central row ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread / also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front mounting heavily deteriorated close to failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread / also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 79,985 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,2-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2020 79,950 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))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,2-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2019 73,176 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both worn to approx, 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front *** Strong Advise - bald both edges ***

Offside Front *** Strong Advise - bald inner / near bald outer edges ***

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,998 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,557 miles

Emissions too clean to record.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 54,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has cords exposed. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Emissions too clean to record.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,589 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,212 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 XPN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

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

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