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EK12 HEV

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,658 mi
Last recorded182,658 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 HEV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 182,658 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 172,226 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 156,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 137,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,070 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 108,067 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,033 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,596 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,567 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 80,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,187 miles

near side rear tyre distorted in one spot

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, fitted too near side rear ,center rear and offside rear seats

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 HEV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black 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 HEV, 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

How do I check the history of EK12 HEV?

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What year was EK12 HEV registered?

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

Is EK12 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 HEV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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