MOT Status
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189,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake performance unable to be tested Pad wear (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed PLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed PLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front FRONT GRILL MISSING
Central Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front GRILL MISSING
Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Central Front GRILL MISSING
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake pads worn
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to check rear/rear seats and belts as loaded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre low on edges
How Reliable is the Ford S-max?
Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF12 PPX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?
EF12 PPX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 June 2012.
Is EF12 PPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF12 PPX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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