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MT62 BXJ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

230,982 mi
Last recorded230,982 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 BXJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 230,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2024 189,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 155,773 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 147,188 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 123,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 94,809 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 65,440 miles

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

Slight oil seepage.

Pass 7 Mar 2020 63,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 61,838 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,935 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 52,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,145 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,291 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 23,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,126 miles

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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MT62 BXJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MT62 BXJ, 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

How do I check the history of MT62 BXJ?

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What year was MT62 BXJ registered?

MT62 BXJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is MT62 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 BXJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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