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EF12 PSY

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,801 mi
Last recorded115,801 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 PSY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 115,801 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 107,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2025 107,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 101,370 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 101,370 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,043 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 96,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 90,184 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 84,753 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,239 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,758 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 78,758 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,488 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,796 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,955 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,955 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,945 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,029 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 PSY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

EF12 PSY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is EF12 PSY safe to buy?

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