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EN12 SMX

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,193 mi
Last recorded167,193 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 SMX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 167,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 156,617 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 156,614 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 137,136 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 117,032 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,763 miles

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

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,593 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,969 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,144 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,250 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 44,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side rear trailing arm bush starting to split

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

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

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 SMX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EN12 SMX, 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

How do I check the history of EN12 SMX?

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What year was EN12 SMX registered?

EN12 SMX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is EN12 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 SMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN12 SMX have outstanding finance?

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