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EF12 PVY

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,136 mi
Last recorded116,136 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 116,136 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 116,133 miles

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 103,904 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 103,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 89,148 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,173 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre near side ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread near excess and inner/outer shoulder wear, outer wall gouged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

centre off side seat belt webbing slow to retract

Fail 23 Nov 2021 77,173 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre near side ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread near excess and inner/outer shoulder wear, outer wall gouged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

centre off side seat belt webbing slow to retract

Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 70,462 miles

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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, outer edge wear and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 61,143 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, outer wall chipped/cut, inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear, outer wear near excess, outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 51,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 45,613 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All brake pads appear half worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Both washer jets partially blocked

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()

Rear Both seats in stwed possition at time of test, belts checked

Fail 22 May 2017 45,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

All brake discs slightly worn

All brake pads appear half worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Both washer jets partially blocked

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()

Rear Both seats in stwed possition at time of test, belts checked

Pass 25 May 2016 36,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 27,274 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 PVY is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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