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AJ12 KAX

2012 Ford S-max

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,391 mi
Last recorded85,391 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KAX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 85,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,525 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,057 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,384 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 40,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,666 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,602 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 29,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

tyres worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 25,344 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 17,645 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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AJ12 KAX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ12 KAX, 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 AJ12 KAX registered?

AJ12 KAX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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