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LJ62 HXB

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,069 mi
Last recorded129,069 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 HXB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 129,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 123,059 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 123,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 113,225 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin From top of engine (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

possible fuel leak top of engine

Pass 23 Dec 2021 104,627 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 98,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 94,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 84,800 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 84,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,010 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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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LJ62 HXB is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LJ62 HXB, 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 LJ62 HXB registered?

LJ62 HXB is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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