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EF61 NTE

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,734 mi
Last recorded89,734 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 89,734 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 83,729 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 83,679 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,820 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,158 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 63,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 63,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,352 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,424 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,255 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 45,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,201 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 24,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,528 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 22,381 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 NTE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NTE, 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 NTE registered?

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

Is EF61 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 NTE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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