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AK12 XAJ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,772 mi
Last recorded103,772 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XAJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 103,772 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 95,619 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside rear and nearside rear ()

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

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

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

rear seats in boot area folded away

Fail 8 Sep 2023 95,619 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside rear and nearside rear ()

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear seats in boot area folded away

Pass 18 May 2022 85,652 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 85,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 80,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 73,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 68,288 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 68,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,333 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 58,209 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,176 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,431 miles

Centre Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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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AK12 XAJ 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 AK12 XAJ, 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 AK12 XAJ registered?

AK12 XAJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is AK12 XAJ safe to buy?

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