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EK12 GXF

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,539 mi
Last recorded106,539 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 GXF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 106,539 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 106,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 100,951 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 98,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 85,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 79,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 75,375 miles

exhaust mounts rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2020 75,375 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mounts rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2019 67,750 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,812 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,915 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

child seats fitted in rear

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,193 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TYRE SIZE: 225/50R17H

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GXF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

EK12 GXF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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