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AE62 FXF

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,180 mi
Last recorded128,180 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE62 FXF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 128,180 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,899 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged centre rear seatbelt stalk in poor condition (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s lower swivel boots in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 113,899 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged centre rear seatbelt stalk in poor condition (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s lower swivel boots in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,326 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f outer cv boot in poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre rear seatbelt stalk loose (7.1.2 (b) (i))

washers poor

Pass 15 Nov 2021 96,356 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 15 Nov 2021 96,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm mount radius arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 89,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm mount radius arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,471 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 64,154 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,189 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 57,189 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,500 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 47,500 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AE62 FXF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AE62 FXF, 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 AE62 FXF registered?

AE62 FXF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is AE62 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE62 FXF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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