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HK12 LMX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,886 mi
Last recorded127,886 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 LMX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 127,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 119,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,910 miles

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

Inner CV boot covered in grease

Nearside Front NSF drop link bushing cut allowing ingress of dirt

Nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to a 1/2 not functioning {inner light}

Offside Rear Inner OSR Tyre worn on edges 2/3mm

Fail 7 Aug 2024 107,910 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Inner CV boot covered in grease

Nearside Front NSF drop link bushing cut allowing ingress of dirt

Nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to a 1/2 not functioning {inner light}

Offside Rear Inner OSR Tyre worn on edges 2/3mm

Pass 5 Aug 2023 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 94,442 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure lamp in bumper (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,727 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure sidelight and daytime running light loose in bumper (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 79,069 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 77,061 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 77,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,827 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,668 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 67,668 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,859 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,779 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,779 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,883 miles

emmisions output too clean to be detected when rev limiter is reached

Fail 30 Jul 2015 47,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

emmisions output too clean to be detected when rev limiter is reached

Fail 28 Jul 2015 47,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HK12 LMX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HK12 LMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK12 LMX registered?

HK12 LMX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is HK12 LMX safe to buy?

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