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SY12 XNW

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,795 mi
Last recorded134,795 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XNW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 134,795 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody & Suspension Parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailer Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 130,402 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 125,224 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,248 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 112,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 112,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,678 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED THIN

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear VALVE STEM PERSHIED

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 29 Sep 2020 102,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged CABLE CORRODED, FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))

EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED THIN

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear VALVE STEM PERSHIED

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 23 May 2019 89,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 79,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 66,752 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, WORN CLOSE TO CORDS

Pass 23 May 2016 52,917 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 40,852 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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SY12 XNW is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY12 XNW, 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 SY12 XNW registered?

SY12 XNW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is SY12 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 XNW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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