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LN62 XTW

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,062 mi
Last recorded146,062 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 XTW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 146,062 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 131,880 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 131,880 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bracket marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bracket marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 119,142 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 119,142 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 108,204 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 99,220 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 99,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,589 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 79,954 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,968 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 29,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,144 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 22,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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LN62 XTW is a 2012 Ford S-max in White 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 LN62 XTW, 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 LN62 XTW registered?

LN62 XTW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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