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EK12 DNE

2012 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 DNE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,232 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge starting to perish 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 88,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working Pump not running (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge starting to perish 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 81,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,595 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2022 76,595 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 72,430 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 68,130 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,106 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,907 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 43,983 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,086 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,740 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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EK12 DNE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK12 DNE, 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 EK12 DNE registered?

EK12 DNE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is EK12 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 DNE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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