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EK12 JWM

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,277 mi
Last recorded116,277 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 116,277 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 116,269 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 95,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,563 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,596 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 81,596 miles

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 arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,879 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 76,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine management warning on dash

Pass 7 May 2019 69,273 miles

Far rear seats and belts not tested due to obstructions

Rear discs lipped

Rear seats child seats not allowing full inspection of belts and seats

Fail 7 May 2019 69,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Far rear seats and belts not tested due to obstructions

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Rear discs lipped

Rear seats child seats not allowing full inspection of belts and seats

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,249 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fore-most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,249 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fore-most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fore-most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,865 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,865 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,652 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 51,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 46,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JWM 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 55.6%.

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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

EK12 JWM is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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