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LG12 XZT

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,553 mi
Last recorded157,553 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 XZT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 157,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,812 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 146,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 131,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2023 131,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 121,189 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,929 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 111,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,774 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 in rear ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 87,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal anti-slip material/rubber missing

Fail 17 Aug 2019 87,673 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal anti-slip material/rubber missing

Pass 18 Aug 2018 79,806 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Aug 2018 79,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,122 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,552 miles

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 XZT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

LG12 XZT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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