MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arms bushes debounding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Sounds like vehicle has an exhaust blow at front, undertrays fitted so can't see anything
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Sounds like vehicle has an exhaust blow at front, undertrays fitted so can't see anything
1 x exhaust mount corroded and broken off, 1 x other mount corroded and weak ( system still secure at present )
o/s washer jet poor
rear heat shield slightly insecure
rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
slight exhaust blow from turbo/ manifold area
wipers smear screen
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
1 x exhaust mount corroded and broken off, 1 x other mount corroded and weak ( system still secure at present )
n/s front tyre bald on inner edge
o/s washer jet poor
rear heat shield slightly insecure
rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
slight exhaust blow from turbo/ manifold area
wipers smear screen
wipers slightly smeary
Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
wipers slightly smeary
Offside Rear starting to go out of shape
front tyres close to tread wear indicators
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front tyres close to tread wear indicators
nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge
wipers poor
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LK12 DXA is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 LK12 DXA, 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 LK12 DXA registered?
LK12 DXA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 March 2012.
Is LK12 DXA safe to buy?
The MOT history for LK12 DXA 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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