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FE12 XUS

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,693 mi
Last recorded97,693 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 XUS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,693 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 97,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 80,063 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber mount cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 80,063 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber mount cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,964 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2023 75,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2022 70,971 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x Child seats ()

Fail 7 Jan 2022 70,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x Child seats ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,253 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 65,031 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x Child seats fitted to rear ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,168 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,852 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,730 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,510 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 XUS is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE12 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

FE12 XUS is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is FE12 XUS safe to buy?

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