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ST62 XLE

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,691 mi
Last recorded126,691 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 XLE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 126,691 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2025 126,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 117,707 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 103,549 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 90,514 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 83,864 miles

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

rear brake pipes rusty

slight wear at edges of rear tyres

Fail 22 Sep 2021 83,864 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower end of drop link not connected (5.3.3 (a) (i))

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

rear brake pipes rusty

slight wear at edges of rear tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,436 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 82,435 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear rear seatbelts not fully inspected (seats folded flat)

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspetion

heat shields loose

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,894 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2018 61,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,102 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 51,102 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,384 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of the vehicle.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs on inside. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Most rear seat. ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer and inner edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer and inner edges

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 30,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer and inner edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer and inner edges

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

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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ST62 XLE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST62 XLE, 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 ST62 XLE registered?

ST62 XLE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is ST62 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 XLE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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