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FE12 XSD

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,635 mi
Last recorded110,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 XSD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 110,635 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 102,304 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn un-evenly across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 102,304 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn un-evenly across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 95,979 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens broken

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 88,512 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,756 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,082 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 72,028 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 72,028 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 64,867 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,187 miles

4 passenger seats fitted

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XSD is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

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

Is FE12 XSD safe to buy?

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