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KU12 FXC

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,192 mi
Last recorded144,192 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 FXC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 144,192 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 130,233 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside + Nearside Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 112,038 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 88,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6&7 ()

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

Rear both trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,750 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6&7 ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,114 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 61,534 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 54,688 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,608 miles

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

Offside Rear led flickering

Pass 13 Dec 2014 33,268 miles

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

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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KU12 FXC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU12 FXC, 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 KU12 FXC registered?

KU12 FXC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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