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FG12 ZXU

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,922 mi
Last recorded76,922 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 ZXU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,922 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 76,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 71,835 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 71,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Both n/s and o/s edges of windscreen cracked but not affecting divers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,973 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 62,310 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 ()

Fail 24 Mar 2023 62,303 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner 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 ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 58,837 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 55,829 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 55,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 52,257 miles

advise nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 24 May 2019 47,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise child seats fitted to rear

advise slight damage to n/s/f door mirror

Pass 25 May 2018 44,407 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 41,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 37,384 miles

3x child seats fitted to centre row of seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2016 37,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

3x child seats fitted to centre row of seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 32,387 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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FG12 ZXU is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG12 ZXU, 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 FG12 ZXU registered?

FG12 ZXU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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