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EJ12 ACF

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,308 mi
Last recorded105,308 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 ACF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 105,308 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 103,482 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 100,489 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 97,926 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,375 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 93,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear (rear heatshield loose)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (mid to rear hanger corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,313 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,313 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,043 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm perished

Rear heatshield loose

Rear number plate faded

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Jun 2018 65,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear trailing arm perished

Rear heatshield loose

Rear number plate faded

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,348 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 30,910 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 30,667 miles

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

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

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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EJ12 ACF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ12 ACF, 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 EJ12 ACF?

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What year was EJ12 ACF registered?

EJ12 ACF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is EJ12 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 ACF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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