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AK12 LWC

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,680 mi
Last recorded149,680 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LWC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 149,680 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Exhaust joints corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2.5/3mm edges worn (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 3mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension very corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Upper brake light not working

Fail 21 Oct 2025 149,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust hangers corroded

Exhaust joints corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2.5/3mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Caliper handbrake lever arm pulled forward away from home position

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 3mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension very corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Upper brake light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2024 134,194 miles

front inner discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 120,479 miles

front inner pads worn thin and discs slightly corroded

part worn tyres fitted to rear and nearside rear outer tyre side wall damaged marked with yellow

Fail 24 Oct 2023 120,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front inner pads worn thin and discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,835 miles

alternator belt perished

front inner pads worn thin and discs corroded

rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear pads worn thin and discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,507 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 87,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 75,596 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 75,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 59,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 47,566 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2016 33,992 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 19,315 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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AK12 LWC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK12 LWC, 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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AK12 LWC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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