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EJ12 ASX

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,435 mi
Last recorded80,435 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 ASX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 80,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 80,433 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 71,329 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 58,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 58,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 53,669 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat belt blocked unable to check all

Pass 22 May 2021 47,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 47,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 43,087 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Tyres 235/45 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Inner and Outer edges 235/45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly 235/45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 37,946 miles

Central exhaust system corroding

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 32,591 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 27,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 21,697 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 16,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ASX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ12 ASX, 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 EJ12 ASX registered?

EJ12 ASX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is EJ12 ASX safe to buy?

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