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EF12 RBX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,749 mi
Last recorded93,749 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RBX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 93,749 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f inner cv has seepage but still ok

Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,368 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 84,472 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,520 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 74,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly damaged

Nearside Rear stop lamp lens has slightly damaged (inner & outer)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 225.50.R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Fail 16 Dec 2019 65,084 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch shape edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 55,291 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 55,291 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,179 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Jan 2017 37,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 RBX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

EF12 RBX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is EF12 RBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 RBX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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