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EK12 HFO

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,832 mi
Last recorded106,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 106,832 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 102,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use

Fail 30 Jun 2025 102,623 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2024 97,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 92,195 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 92,195 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 87,544 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 11 Jul 2022 87,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2021 82,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Jul 2021 82,987 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2020 78,836 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both Ta BUSHES PERISHED / CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

trays & covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2020 78,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both Ta BUSHES PERISHED / CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 70,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 61,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,841 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,570 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 41,570 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,075 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,050 miles

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 HFO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HFO, 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 HFO registered?

EK12 HFO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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