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EK12 NRO

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,878 mi
Last recorded71,878 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NRO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 71,878 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 71,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 65,728 miles

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 65,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 59,579 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 59,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 53,494 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 53,494 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 48,229 miles

Front wear on inner and outer tyre treads.

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 slight cracking on tyre treads.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 42,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 42,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 39,577 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 33,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 22,409 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Feb 2016 16,653 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 11,293 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 NRO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NRO, 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

How do I check the history of EK12 NRO?

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What year was EK12 NRO registered?

EK12 NRO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is EK12 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 NRO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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