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EK12 FBL

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,473 mi
Last recorded140,473 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 FBL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 140,473 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 129,790 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 118,392 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 106,909 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 97,980 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2022 97,890 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,125 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,375 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,135 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,284 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,094 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FBL is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FBL, 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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EK12 FBL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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