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EF12 MBX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,221 mi
Last recorded101,221 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 MBX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 101,221 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 101,194 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 98,087 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2023 93,983 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 94,968 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 84,637 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 68,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 55,851 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 50,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 43,842 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 43,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 36,584 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 30,614 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 30,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MBX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MBX, 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 EF12 MBX?

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What year was EF12 MBX registered?

EF12 MBX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is EF12 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 MBX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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