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LK12 DXA

2012 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,033 mi
Last recorded135,033 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 DXA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 135,033 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 131,901 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 123,939 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 114,131 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 109,519 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 106,125 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Sounds like vehicle has an exhaust blow at front, undertrays fitted so can't see anything

Fail 3 Feb 2021 106,125 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,964 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 102,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,237 miles

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 24 Jan 2019 93,237 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,353 miles

Offside Rear starting to go out of shape

Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,974 miles

front tyres close to tread wear indicators

Fail 8 Feb 2017 69,974 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,113 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

wipers poor

Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,725 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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