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AK12 XFO

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,686 mi
Last recorded82,686 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XFO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,686 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (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 All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 77,189 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (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 All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 70,100 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension spring cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 70,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension spring cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 64,983 miles

Central Rear Upper lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,970 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 58,970 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,336 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,969 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,885 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 32,336 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,286 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 XFO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc 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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

AK12 XFO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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