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DG12 EMJ

2012 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,543 mi
Last recorded185,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 185,543 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 185,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 159,892 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 159,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 150,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 143,994 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 143,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 136,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,704 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 120,510 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,049 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,100 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,698 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 86,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,934 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing through

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DG12 EMJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG12 EMJ, 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

How do I check the history of DG12 EMJ?

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What year was DG12 EMJ registered?

DG12 EMJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is DG12 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 EMJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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