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AX51 REA

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,701 mi
Last recorded130,701 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 REA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 130,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 123,721 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 116,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 109,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 105,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,689 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 93,689 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,259 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,493 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 46,509 miles

Both rear tyres misshapen inner edges

Both front tyres worn close to canvas - Inner edges

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

Engine cover & Under-tray fitted

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 30,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 22,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AX51 REA is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AX51 REA, 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 AX51 REA registered?

AX51 REA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AX51 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 REA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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