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LO61 TXT

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,518 mi
Last recorded122,518 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 TXT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 122,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount bracket broken! (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper beam/axle and components corroded

Rear washer not working

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 111,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 111,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 99,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,884 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 87,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,508 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,821 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,775 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 49,431 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 40,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 31,458 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,539 miles

Rear load space seatbelts not checked disabled scooter inway

Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LO61 TXT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LO61 TXT, 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 LO61 TXT registered?

LO61 TXT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is LO61 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 TXT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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