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EX62 APK

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

171,692 mi
Last recorded171,692 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 APK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 171,692 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 165,929 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 159,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 153,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 145,088 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 132,194 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 132,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 115,750 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,623 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 92,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,017 miles

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,374 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 59,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,765 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 52,764 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 APK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EX62 APK, 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 APK registered?

EX62 APK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is EX62 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 APK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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