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EF61 JZX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,020 mi
Last recorded145,020 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 145,020 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 126,249 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 126,243 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust box leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 107,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 79,753 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,438 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,514 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 64,294 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to detach from there housings

Pass 4 May 2018 52,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 43,769 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,335 miles

exhaust parts corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 34,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 34,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JZX 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 JZX, 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 EF61 JZX registered?

EF61 JZX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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