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EK12 JFV

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,803 mi
Last recorded147,803 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 147,803 miles

Corrosion on underside components, rear axle, front subframe and all suspension components.

Light corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp flickering. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 138,812 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2024 138,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 129,651 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 120,990 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (approx 65% worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 110,578 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (approx 65% worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,732 miles

buckles in both n/s wheels

Fail 15 Oct 2020 104,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

buckles in both n/s wheels

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,952 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot full

rear crash bar damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,418 miles

chip on windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2018 82,418 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

chip on windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,794 miles

2nd row seats not fitted and seatbelts not fully tested

3rd row seats not fitted and seatbelts not fully tested

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

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

Vehicle under shields fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,639 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread on very outer edge

slight splits in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

slight splits in o/s/r trailing arm bush

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,329 miles

slight splits in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

stone chips in windscreen zone a below 10mm

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 JFV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JFV, 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

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What year was EK12 JFV registered?

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

Is EK12 JFV safe to buy?

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