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EF12 MVJ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,810 mi
Last recorded84,810 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 MVJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,742 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement pivot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement pivot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MVJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ?

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What year was EF12 MVJ registered?

EF12 MVJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is EF12 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 MVJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF12 MVJ have outstanding finance?

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