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EK12 JPJ

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,029 mi
Last recorded107,029 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 107,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side indicator light intensity low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 107,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side indicator light intensity low

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 102,322 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 102,322 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 99,015 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 93,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 93,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,318 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 88,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (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))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 84,145 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))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 77,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,396 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,676 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 61,610 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,344 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,817 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
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EK12 JPJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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