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HJ62 XSC

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,675 mi
Last recorded131,675 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 XSC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 131,675 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 131,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 121,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 111,591 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 111,587 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))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 89,748 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 81,614 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 81,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,554 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 73,252 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 73,252 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Found bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,384 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 40,339 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 30,214 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 19,590 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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HJ62 XSC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver 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 HJ62 XSC, 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 HJ62 XSC registered?

HJ62 XSC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is HJ62 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ62 XSC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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