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EK12 FCO

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,521 mi
Last recorded134,521 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,521 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 127,853 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,083 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,077 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 116,075 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 114,288 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 114,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 104,415 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 85,582 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs corroded inner face

rear inne pads appear worn

Fail 2 May 2019 85,557 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs corroded inner face

rear inne pads appear worn

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,645 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 73,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,889 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 56,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 50,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

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EK12 FCO is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK12 FCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 FCO registered?

EK12 FCO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is EK12 FCO safe to buy?

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