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EF12 MGX

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,197 mi
Last recorded75,197 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 MGX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,197 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 75,197 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 61,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2016 61,205 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 45,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wipers smearing

osf tyre starting to crack on sidewall slight 23545x18

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 MGX is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

EF12 MGX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is EF12 MGX safe to buy?

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