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EA12 YOJ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,833 mi
Last recorded117,833 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 YOJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 107,560 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 107,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,164 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 98,164 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 87,496 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk damaged

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 87,495 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 71,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,208 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 36,060 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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EA12 YOJ 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 76.9%.

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 EA12 YOJ, 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 EA12 YOJ registered?

EA12 YOJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is EA12 YOJ safe to buy?

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