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EK12 FBU

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,246 mi
Last recorded122,246 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 122,246 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

D.P.F sensor wire is unplugged

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front DAMAGE

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 111,325 miles

Nearside Front FOG LAMP IS LOOSE

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE IS DEVOID OF TREAD AND NEARLY TO THE CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE IS DEVOID OF TREAD AND NEARLY TO THE CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 111,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

COOLANT TANK IS EMPTY

Nearside Front FOG LAMP IS LOOSE

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE IS DEVOID OF TREAD AND NEARLY TO THE CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE IS DEVOID OF TREAD AND NEARLY TO THE CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 97,530 miles

fuel filler pipe into tank, DAMP

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust

Fail 6 Oct 2021 97,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing at inner edge

fuel filler pipe into tank, DAMP

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,477 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing at edges

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2020 87,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,249 miles

emissions zero reading

Fail 18 Mar 2019 74,249 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

emissions zero reading

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2354518 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2354518 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,579 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 35,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2354518 also worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 19,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 19,081 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FBU is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EK12 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

EK12 FBU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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