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EF61 NYT

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

221,500 mi
Last recorded221,500 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 221,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 218,156 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2024 218,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2022 213,679 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 200,024 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Dec 2021 200,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 189,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 175,637 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper split -minor damage and no sharp edges

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

front washer switch operates rear washers and vice versa

ims sealant expired in 2015

Pass 8 Jan 2019 157,156 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 133,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,035 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,849 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 NYT is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

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

Is EF61 NYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 NYT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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