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FE12 XKU

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,511 mi
Last recorded108,511 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 XKU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 108,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold outer edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

unable to check rear (rear ) seat belts due to items in the boot

Fail 3 Aug 2026 108,511 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick check brake discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick check brake discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold outer edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

unable to check rear (rear ) seat belts due to items in the boot

Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,844 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,091 miles

Central items in boot not allowing full inpection of seat belt

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

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

Rear rear both sides items in boot not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,694 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 57,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2018 49,955 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 42,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge and on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 16 May 2016 34,052 miles

cant test rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some testing components

Pass 5 May 2015 26,035 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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FE12 XKU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FE12 XKU, 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 FE12 XKU registered?

FE12 XKU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is FE12 XKU safe to buy?

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