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AX12 EPU

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,126 mi
Last recorded123,126 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 EPU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 123,126 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, nearside and offside slightly de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside spring perch arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 123,120 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, nearside and offside slightly de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside spring perch arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 119,864 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE 3.3MM

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 115,118 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged OFFSIDE (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE 3.2MM

Nearside WASHER JET POOR

Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM

Offside Rear TYRE 3.4MM

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 115,118 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged OFFSIDE (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE 3.2MM

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

Nearside WASHER JET POOR

Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM

Offside Rear TYRE 3.4MM

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,516 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Nearside REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 104,516 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,828 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 82,369 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed MIDDLE DAMAGED AND FRAYED (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,315 miles

Offside Front TYRE 2.8MM

Offside Rear TYRE 3.3MM

Fail 30 Jul 2019 69,315 miles

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

Offside 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front TYRE 2.8MM

Offside Rear TYRE 3.3MM

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,065 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 56,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,651 miles

Nearside Front TYRE 3.4MM

Offside Front TYRE 3.8MM

Fail 12 Sep 2017 43,580 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE 3.4MM

Offside Front TYRE 3.8MM

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,772 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,203 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 17,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AX12 EPU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX12 EPU, 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 AX12 EPU registered?

AX12 EPU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is AX12 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 EPU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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