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LG12 DXT

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,276 mi
Last recorded202,276 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 DXT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 202,276 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 202,276 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 194,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 185,561 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 177,410 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 177,410 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 169,328 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 156,895 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 156,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 138,164 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 138,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 124,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,380 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,616 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LG12 DXT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG12 DXT, 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 LG12 DXT registered?

LG12 DXT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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