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EF12 CVY

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,706 mi
Last recorded85,706 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CVY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 85,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 82,035 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both front tyres worn heavier on inner edges of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both rear discs worn and corroded/pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (slightly damaged) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 82,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge of tread, under inflated) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (slightly insecure) (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge of tread, under inflated) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both rear discs worn and corroded/pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (slightly damaged) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,321 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 78,321 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,820 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (slight damage) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 67,707 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (mounting brackets broken) (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside (headlamp slightly insecure, securing bolt/screw missing)

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (drl/position unit in bumper) (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (slight damage) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,445 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 59,445 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 49,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2018 38,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2017 29,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2016 25,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2015 22,330 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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EF12 CVY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF12 CVY, 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 EF12 CVY registered?

EF12 CVY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is EF12 CVY safe to buy?

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