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EK12 XHJ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,192 mi
Last recorded60,192 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 60,192 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 60,192 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 58,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 56,371 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 51,608 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 48,741 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 43,329 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,872 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 17,000 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 XHJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

EK12 XHJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is EK12 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 XHJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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