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EJ12 GCO

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,973 mi
Last recorded143,973 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 GCO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 143,973 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slightly corraded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly correded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp cracked

Fail 30 May 2025 143,973 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slightly corraded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly correded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2024 137,524 miles

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 133,464 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 127,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cracked

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

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

Offside headlight cracked

Fail 7 May 2022 127,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cracked

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside headlight cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2021 121,395 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 121,395 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,804 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2020 116,804 miles

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

under tray fitted

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 114,855 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 114,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,070 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,836 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 76,497 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 76,497 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,382 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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EJ12 GCO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GCO, 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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EJ12 GCO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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