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SA12 SXU

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 SXU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 125,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 115,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 106,695 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,440 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 91,419 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 89,209 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 74,069 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 74,069 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 68,510 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 68,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,787 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 64,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,485 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 59,486 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,184 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 9 Mar 2016 49,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 35,043 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,043 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SA12 SXU is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA12 SXU, 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 SA12 SXU registered?

SA12 SXU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SA12 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 SXU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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