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L5 HXN

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,981 mi
Last recorded133,981 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 HXN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 133,981 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 125,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 118,102 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 118,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to canvas on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to canvas on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2023 109,238 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 109,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 100,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 90,063 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,022 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,645 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 70,042 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 59,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 47,430 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Unable to gain access to 3rd row seats and seatbelts

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 May 2015 33,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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L5 HXN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L5 HXN, 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 L5 HXN registered?

L5 HXN is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is L5 HXN safe to buy?

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