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EJ12 FXG

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,696 mi
Last recorded116,696 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FXG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 116,696 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corroded

Pass 24 May 2025 107,649 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 101,817 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,773 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 98,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 93,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 93,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 89,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 86,699 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,191 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,735 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,975 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyre treads on 3mm

Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,284 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2015 42,489 miles

o/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged but legal at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2015 42,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged but legal at time of test

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 FXG is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

EJ12 FXG is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is EJ12 FXG safe to buy?

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