MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle and suspension components corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
all exhaust brackets broken
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven low outer edge
front tyres worn uneven
rear inner pads appear worn
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven low outer edge
front tyres worn uneven
rear inner pads appear worn
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre worn hard outer edge
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in center (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre worn hard outer edge
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer belts ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and both rear tyres just legal 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outerwall damaged (4.1.D.1b)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer belts ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and both rear tyres just legal 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
front discs badly corroded inner faces
suggest tracking check
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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EK12 GWE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey 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 EK12 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 April 2012.
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