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AJ62 CJX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,714 mi
Last recorded145,714 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 CJX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 145,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 145,683 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged o/s buckle damage (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged n/s buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f+n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f+n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corrosion+underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r+n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r+n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 106,130 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

General under body and suspensions components corroded, not seriously weakened

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 106,130 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

General under body and suspensions components corroded, not seriously weakened

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lightly grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

coolant below minimum but visible

Fail 15 Oct 2021 90,815 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lightly grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

coolant below minimum but visible

Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 64,454 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,874 miles

both rear and f//o/s tyres low on tread

Fail 15 Oct 2018 47,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear and f//o/s tyres low on tread

Pass 14 Oct 2017 33,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,438 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 12,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AJ62 CJX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ62 CJX, 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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AJ62 CJX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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