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MJ12 XXU

2012 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,784 mi
Last recorded90,784 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 XXU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 90,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 90,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 80,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 80,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 67,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 59,106 miles

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

both front tyres wearing to outer edges

Pass 16 Jul 2022 52,036 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 52,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,863 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,842 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 40,842 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 35,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,492 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 21,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 16,391 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 11,820 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 11,820 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 11,515 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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MJ12 XXU is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ12 XXU, 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 MJ12 XXU registered?

MJ12 XXU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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