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EF12 PTU

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,047 mi
Last recorded97,047 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 97,047 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2025 92,601 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,673 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 82,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 77,455 miles

Exhaust mount broken in front of rear subframe

Fail 17 Mar 2022 77,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Detached from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mount broken in front of rear subframe

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,629 miles

Tow bar plug adaptor fitted, plug not tested

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2021 72,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tow bar plug adaptor fitted, plug not tested

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,464 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 69,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 58,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise changing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 58,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small cut exposing the cord on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise changing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,381 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,442 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 33,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 PTU is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU?

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What year was EF12 PTU registered?

EF12 PTU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is EF12 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 PTU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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