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EF61 KLK

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,444 mi
Last recorded172,444 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 KLK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 172,444 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 161,142 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 148,906 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2020 137,128 miles

Centre exhaust brackets and mountings missing

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 121,884 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 121,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,231 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,550 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,550 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 59,564 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KLK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KLK, 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

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What year was EF61 KLK registered?

EF61 KLK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is EF61 KLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 KLK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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