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LT12 PXA

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,559 mi
Last recorded95,559 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 PXA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 95,559 miles

Corrosion Under Body

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 95,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion Under Body

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 86,565 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 86,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 76,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,782 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,746 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Oct 2020 53,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,164 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 32,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 32,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,229 miles

child seat fitted n/s/c/ outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 23,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted n/s/c/ outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 17,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LT12 PXA is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LT12 PXA, 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 LT12 PXA registered?

LT12 PXA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is LT12 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT12 PXA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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