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LG62 XUL

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 XUL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 118,196 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 113,011 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 101,936 miles

Offside Front h/lamp lenses cloudy

Fail 19 Oct 2022 101,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front h/lamp lenses cloudy

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,127 miles

Nearside Rear Outer light unit lens damaged and holed - not affecting lighting

Nearside Rear tyre worn on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on very edges - rest of tread 4mm

outer casing missing on n/s/r seat belt stalk - not affecting operation

slight engine oil leak

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,312 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2019 65,667 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r, n/s/r and centre rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very outer edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside in-car headlight adjuster not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stress cracked in edges of tread

paint peeling and surface corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

Pass 18 May 2018 53,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2018 53,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 44,407 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three rear seats ()

Pass 16 May 2016 34,745 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 34,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,057 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LG62 XUL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LG62 XUL, 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 LG62 XUL registered?

LG62 XUL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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