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EF61 RXC

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,142 mi
Last recorded113,142 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 113,142 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 113,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Track rod end loose connecting to inner tie rod (2.1.3 (e))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 97,985 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 97,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 83,629 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 68,529 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 67,109 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 65,346 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,209 miles

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,additional rear seats not deployed at time of test,rear brake pads getting low.undershields fitted.front brake hoses part shrouded.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,115 miles

slight chips in windscreen,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,additional rear seats not deployed at time of test.front brake hoses part shrouded.slight corrosion to exhaust/steel mountings,engine covers & undershields fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear & inner faces in slightly poor condition (3.5.1i)

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,additional rear seating not deployed at time of test

plastic undershields & engine covers fitted,front brake hoses part shrouded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,095 miles

engine covers & undershields fitted.slight corrosion to exhaust system & steel mounts.

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered.additional rear seats not deployed at time of test

slightly long h/brake travel.front brake hoses part shrouded.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses part shrouded,rear tyre treads getting low,

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,additional rear seating not deployed at time of test & only partial inspection of associated seats available.brake fluid level slightly low,osf tyre odd brand

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 RXC is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

EF61 RXC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is EF61 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 RXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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