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EN61 GVF

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,197 mi
Last recorded111,197 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 GVF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 111,197 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body frame is corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 105,890 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,090 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 99,090 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 91,554 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 84,088 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 84,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH PERISHED BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH PERISHED BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY 2MM REMAINING AND WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE, CORD WILL SOON BE EXPOSED AND DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,765 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,170 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats folded away

Fail 27 Feb 2020 69,537 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats folded away

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats in the rear

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 62,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats in the rear

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 54,801 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 54,796 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,487 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 48,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,068 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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EN61 GVF is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EN61 GVF, 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 EN61 GVF registered?

EN61 GVF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is EN61 GVF safe to buy?

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