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EF61 NXE

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,002 mi
Last recorded153,002 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 NXE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 153,002 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 141,472 miles

rear cross-member and suspension components corroding!

Pass 2 Mar 2024 128,263 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 128,263 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 117,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 106,242 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and close to limit!

offside rear tyre worn close to limit!

Fail 14 Mar 2022 106,242 miles

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

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and close to limit!

offside rear tyre worn close to limit!

Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,922 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded and worn!

offside and nearside front brake pads worn!

Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,840 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded and worn!

Fail 13 Mar 2020 88,840 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded and worn!

Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,235 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn near legal limit!

offside and nearside rear tyres worn very close to legal limit!

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,502 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,734 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,680 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 35,574 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully check rear seat belts

Pass 13 Jan 2015 23,695 miles

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

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

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 NXE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NXE, 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 NXE registered?

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

Is EF61 NXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 NXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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