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AK12 XAL

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,355 mi
Last recorded161,355 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XAL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 161,355 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 147,150 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 147,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 131,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,143 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,273 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,366 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,337 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 46,496 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 32,016 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 XAL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK12 XAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 XAL registered?

AK12 XAL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is AK12 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XAL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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