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JX08 DOG

2012 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

160,690 mi
Last recorded160,690 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJX08 DOG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 160,690 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 160,688 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 237,526 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 158,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 158,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 210,710 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 210,708 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 147,569 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 200,222 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF + NSR

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF + NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR + NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 200,221 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF + NSR

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF + NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR + NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 130,793 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 182,933 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 182,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 115,139 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 115,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 167,482 miles

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

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing slightly seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,125 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 153,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 83,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 138,315 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,133 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,875 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,410 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2016 89,410 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2015 29,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,277 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 19,687 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,005 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 69,005 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,131 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,043 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 59,043 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 45,817 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 30,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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JX08 DOG is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

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 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 JX08 DOG, 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 JX08 DOG registered?

JX08 DOG is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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