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SM10 SXM

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,672 mi
Last recorded124,672 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 SXM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 124,672 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 124,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 117,777 miles

Central Rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 117,776 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))

Central Rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 108,700 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 108,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS&OS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 104,017 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged second row offside (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 104,012 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))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended second row center buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged second row offside (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 92,934 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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,488 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,308 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 63,180 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 63,011 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,744 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 50,744 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cuts and damage [no cords visable ] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,287 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

unable check rear seats/belts goods in rear

Fail 13 Jun 2016 43,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off inner edge, no tread pattern close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

unable check rear seats/belts goods in rear

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable check rear seats/belts goods in rear

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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SM10 SXM is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM10 SXM, 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 SM10 SXM registered?

SM10 SXM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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