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EF61 HWT

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,905 mi
Last recorded112,905 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HWT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 112,905 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 110,263 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 103,795 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 91,328 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 81,109 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,116 miles

engine cover and undertray

Fail 17 Aug 2020 70,105 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))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray

Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,031 miles

brake discs lipped alround

engine cover and undertray fitted

wipers smeary

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged to limit

Fail 3 Sep 2019 58,012 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 Front Outer tyre wall damaged to limit

brake discs lipped alround

engine cover and undertray fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,612 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2018 49,603 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,761 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,243 miles

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

rear/rear seats and seat belts not checked boot loaded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,564 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,021 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 HWT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT?

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What year was EF61 HWT registered?

EF61 HWT is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 February 2012.

Is EF61 HWT safe to buy?

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