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LX12 ZYO

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,332 mi
Last recorded112,332 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 ZYO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,332 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 105,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 100,188 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Rear in the boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,603 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,450 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 83,131 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 83,131 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,850 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))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 77,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,019 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,416 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine shields fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 66,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine shields fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,755 miles

Rear rear brake pads getting low (4 mm)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 49,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake pads getting low (4 mm)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,843 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 31,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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LX12 ZYO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX12 ZYO, 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 LX12 ZYO registered?

LX12 ZYO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LX12 ZYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 ZYO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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