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WL12 PXR

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,478 mi
Last recorded93,478 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 PXR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 93,478 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,822 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,020 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 88,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high front both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 85,898 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,699 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 82,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,394 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust corroded. Rear silencer heat shield insecure.

Fail 3 Sep 2020 80,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust corroded. Rear silencer heat shield insecure.

Pass 11 May 2019 77,493 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 77,493 miles

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 68,837 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 68,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 w (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge (not yet to cords)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 57,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,715 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2015 34,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,667 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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WL12 PXR is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WL12 PXR, 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 WL12 PXR registered?

WL12 PXR is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is WL12 PXR safe to buy?

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