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LJ12 CSX

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,159 mi
Last recorded69,159 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 CSX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 69,159 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 69,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 63,581 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2025 63,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn below 3mm outside measured central 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn below 3mm outside measured central 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2024 57,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged on the O/S

Pass 26 Jun 2023 52,340 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

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

Unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2023 52,340 miles

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

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

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

Unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,343 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2021 44,444 miles

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,968 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

front to rear fuel & brake pipes obscured by plastic cover

unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,849 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 33,314 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes covered

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,900 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Hand brake lever damaged but operates correctly.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 26,900 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Hand brake lever damaged but operates correctly.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,108 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belts due to child seats fitted

Offside Rear Unable to check seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LJ12 CSX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ12 CSX, 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 LJ12 CSX registered?

LJ12 CSX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is LJ12 CSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 CSX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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