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EK12 HNF

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,968 mi
Last recorded150,968 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 150,968 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 143,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 143,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 133,282 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 133,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 120,780 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 110,180 miles

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

some damage to body panels,

some steering, and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system,

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering and suspension components

Fail 25 Apr 2022 110,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

some damage to body panels,

some steering, and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system,

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering and suspension components

Pass 29 Apr 2021 99,737 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 29 Apr 2021 99,737 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 12 May 2020 92,555 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front headlamp mount broken

Fail 11 May 2020 92,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front headlamp mount broken

Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,584 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both osf and nsf tyres inner and outer edges worn,advise

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,547 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both osf and nsf tyres inner and outer edges worn,advise

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,241 miles

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,809 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are starting to wear edge

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Apr 2017 66,809 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are starting to wear edge

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,432 miles

child seat is fitted unable to fully check belt

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

front o/s tyre is starting to wear on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2016 58,382 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

child seat is fitted unable to fully check belt

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

front o/s tyre is starting to wear on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and supension bushes are starting to deteriorate

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 HNF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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