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EF12 PLZ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,049 mi
Last recorded122,049 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 122,049 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 115,227 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 108,295 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 102,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 95,274 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 87,749 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,673 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,849 miles

both rear trailing arm bush's peeling

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,044 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 37,639 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 PLZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF12 PLZ, 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 EF12 PLZ registered?

EF12 PLZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is EF12 PLZ safe to buy?

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