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BT61 ECJ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,792 mi
Last recorded177,792 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ECJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 177,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 167,401 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 167,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 155,273 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 155,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 140,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 124,715 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 114,963 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 99,283 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,871 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 83,632 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,127 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,705 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 55,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BT61 ECJ 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 78.6%.

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 BT61 ECJ, 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 BT61 ECJ registered?

BT61 ECJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is BT61 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 ECJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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