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EK12 USN

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,663 mi
Last recorded86,663 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 USN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 86,663 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 86,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low L&R (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 86,453 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,448 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,340 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 86,339 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,162 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,383 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,118 miles

3rd row seats folded down. Unable to check seatbelts

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 40,715 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,566 miles

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Undertray and engine cover fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2016 26,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Undertray and engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 USN is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 USN, 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

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What year was EK12 USN registered?

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

Is EK12 USN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 USN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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