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EK12 UKS

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,216 mi
Last recorded125,216 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UKS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 125,216 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 125,212 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 109,730 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 109,730 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,952 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 79,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 69,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,362 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,934 miles

slight corrosion inside edge both front brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,214 miles

no access to rear seat belts as child seat fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,065 miles

rear belts not checked as child seats fitted

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 UKS is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

EK12 UKS is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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