CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF12 RCO

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,097 mi
Last recorded102,097 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RCO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 102,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on edges and on 2 mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 98,892 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2025 98,891 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2024 95,793 miles

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

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

suspension component rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2024 95,789 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

suspension component rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,714 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi joint / down pipe mounting broken

Pass 28 Jun 2022 91,846 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2021 88,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,508 miles

iso fix seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,975 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 83,969 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,147 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,969 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 49,543 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 36,303 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 36,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF12 RCO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCO, 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 RCO?

You can check the full history of EF12 RCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF12 RCO registered?

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

Is EF12 RCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 RCO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF12 RCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF12 RCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.