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LN62 XVF

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,210 mi
Last recorded164,210 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 XVF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 164,210 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))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 157,660 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 149,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 136,557 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2022 136,311 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 115,611 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 115,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 98,754 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,808 miles

both rear radius arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2018 75,933 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,022 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,908 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 57,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 48,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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 XVF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

LN62 XVF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LN62 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 XVF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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