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EF62 FRO

2012 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,199 mi
Last recorded65,199 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 FRO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 65,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 61,247 miles

Engine malfunction warning message displayed

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside & nearside - bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective judders (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both offside & nearside tyres worn unevenly on inner edges of tread

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 61,247 miles

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

Engine malfunction warning message displayed

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside & nearside - bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective judders (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both offside & nearside tyres worn unevenly on inner edges of tread

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 53,598 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 52,648 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 51,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,580 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 45,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,794 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 36,788 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,139 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,520 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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EF62 FRO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF62 FRO, 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

How do I check the history of EF62 FRO?

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What year was EF62 FRO registered?

EF62 FRO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is EF62 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 FRO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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