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AP12 CXN

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,144 mi
Last recorded158,144 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 CXN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 158,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 150,888 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 150,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 146,190 miles

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Corrosion to rear subframe and surrounding suspension components

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer not working - sufficient fluid provided from nearside

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 146,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Corrosion to rear subframe and surrounding suspension components

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer not working - sufficient fluid provided from nearside

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 139,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section/flexy worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 139,369 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section/flexy worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,799 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 125,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,996 miles

front tyres worn inner sections

Fail 10 Jan 2020 121,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn inner sections

Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,955 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 110,256 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))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 110,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 5 Jun 2017 90,643 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check seat belt and seat belt buckle correctly due to child seat ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check seat belt and seat belt buckle correctly due to child seat ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check seat belt and seat belt buckle correctly due to child seat ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,516 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 69,516 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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AP12 CXN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP12 CXN, 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 AP12 CXN registered?

AP12 CXN is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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