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EK12 NUV

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,532 mi
Last recorded129,532 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 129,532 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 129,179 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturers plate limit 0.50 exceeded (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill damaged/outer sill holed (also falls within prescribed area for passenger seat mounting) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted no reserve travel on parking brake control (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front eye bush excessively deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted no reserve travel on park brake control (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning lamp mounted on boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front eye bush excessively deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear window washer not spraying on window (leaking onto floor)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pads appear loose in carrier (shims missing)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake pads appear loose in carrier (shims missing)

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 126,752 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 124,413 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 105,466 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 90,004 miles

keep check on front brake pads

Fail 22 Jul 2019 90,002 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

keep check on front brake pads

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 73,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,752 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,897 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,857 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 24,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NUV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NUV, 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 NUV registered?

EK12 NUV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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