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EJ12 EEF

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,994 mi
Last recorded174,994 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 174,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 174,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 164,302 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 164,302 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bushes excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 152,674 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 152,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 139,118 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 126,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 126,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 113,429 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 90,087 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 88,791 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,223 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 72,223 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,593 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,447 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

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 EEF 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 68.8%.

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 EEF, 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 EJ12 EEF registered?

EJ12 EEF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is EJ12 EEF safe to buy?

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