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AP12 CXU

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,226 mi
Last recorded98,226 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 98,226 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 95,968 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 95,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,524 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 58,176 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,063 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 31,478 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 24,312 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,624 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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AP12 CXU 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 92.3%.

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 AP12 CXU, 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 AP12 CXU registered?

AP12 CXU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is AP12 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 CXU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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