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EN12 EDU

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,587 mi
Last recorded104,587 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 EDU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 104,587 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 101,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 95,180 miles

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

Rear Heat shield deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 88,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 88,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 88,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 80,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 80,576 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,371 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 73,371 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,296 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,067 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,276 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,285 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 37,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/zr18 98y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,316 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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EN12 EDU is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EN12 EDU, 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 EN12 EDU registered?

EN12 EDU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is EN12 EDU safe to buy?

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