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EX62 AEU

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,178 mi
Last recorded105,178 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 AEU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 105,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 100,354 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 95,723 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 95,710 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 89,736 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight perishing on outer shoulder.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 89,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush split and moving side to side.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush split and moving side to side.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight perishing on outer shoulder.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,495 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,375 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 69,025 miles

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

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

boot mechanism faulty

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,944 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 36,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both axles (front + rear) (3.5.1g)

Child seats fitted to vehicle

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both plus cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 36,724 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,951 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

osr tyre worn down 3mm approx

Fail 18 Sep 2015 28,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45R18-98W XL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large void bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

osr tyre worn down 3mm approx

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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EX62 AEU is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX62 AEU, 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 EX62 AEU registered?

EX62 AEU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is EX62 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 AEU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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