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EK12 PCU

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,604 mi
Last recorded166,604 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 PCU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 166,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 155,560 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective around flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear wheel buckled

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 146,946 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 146,944 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 135,320 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to wear limit + various cuts in tread - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at wear limit - replace now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides damp (5.3.2 (b))

air box (engine bay) insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2023 135,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to wear limit + various cuts in tread - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at wear limit - replace now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides damp (5.3.2 (b))

air box (engine bay) insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2022 127,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 100,809 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Feb 2021 100,809 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jan 2020 86,794 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,747 miles

front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2019 75,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,983 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,662 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 57,662 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,297 miles

diesal smoke to clean to be measured

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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 PCU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,179cc 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 PCU, 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 PCU registered?

EK12 PCU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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