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EX12 YXO

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,694 mi
Last recorded67,694 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 67,694 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,493 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 67,493 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 67,428 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 66,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,186 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,227 miles

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,140 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,245 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 43,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,137 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)

near side front tyre nearing wearbar limits

off side front tyre nearing wearbar limits

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 YXO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc 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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

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

Is EX12 YXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 YXO 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 YXO have outstanding finance?

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