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EK12 USS

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,527 mi
Last recorded137,527 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 USS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 137,527 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 137,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 132,402 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 132,390 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2023 126,608 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 126,605 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 121,364 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 121,362 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 113,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm and damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake travel

Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,567 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,223 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 76,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,313 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,289 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 USS is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USS, 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 USS registered?

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

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