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EK12 UPY

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,429 mi
Last recorded115,429 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UPY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 115,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 115,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 109,146 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,641 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,870 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,306 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,949 miles

Exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 57,138 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,043 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 37,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 37,830 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 26,403 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 25,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,878 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 UPY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UPY, 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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EK12 UPY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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