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AK12 XBH

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,515 mi
Last recorded96,515 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,804 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 88,804 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 80,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,476 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Nov 2021 63,780 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,560 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 50,029 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 42,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges also worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

worn rear tyres worn to 3mm and 3.5mm

Pass 8 May 2017 34,013 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to de bond not excessive at time of test.

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall not excessive at time of test.

Fail 8 May 2017 34,013 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to de bond not excessive at time of test.

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall not excessive at time of test.

Pass 11 May 2016 22,670 miles

n/s o/s front tyres tread to sidewall area wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,078 miles

n/s front lower screen/dashboard identification number not readable but fixed chassis/identification number on manufacturers plate inside drivers door fixed to pillar readable and matches papperwork provided

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 XBH is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

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

Is AK12 XBH safe to buy?

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