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EF61 HFH

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,054 mi
Last recorded120,054 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HFH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 120,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 115,082 miles

Center exhaust hanger broken

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 115,081 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Center exhaust hanger broken

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 110,331 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 105,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,816 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,129 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,340 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,233 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 72,232 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,287 miles

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

Offside Front 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 17 Sep 2015 21,159 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,950 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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EF61 HFH is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF61 HFH, 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 EF61 HFH?

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What year was EF61 HFH registered?

EF61 HFH is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is EF61 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 HFH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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