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EX12 YXL

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,981 mi
Last recorded116,981 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 YXL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 116,981 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner surfaces worn pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 116,916 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner surfaces worn pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 110,518 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 110,495 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 103,092 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 83,173 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 83,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 71,834 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward mounting perished. Attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward mounting perished. Attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 71,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward mounting perished. Attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward mounting perished. Attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 64,774 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped and brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively See discs (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to permitted limit. ATT SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 8 May 2019 55,893 miles

Emissions require attention

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust and exhaust hangers corroded

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 2 May 2018 45,866 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2017 36,759 miles

Front brake pads more than 2/3 worn. Brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,244 miles

exhaust corroded

slight lip to all discs

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 YXL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

EX12 YXL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is EX12 YXL safe to buy?

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