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EN61 GWU

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,217 mi
Last recorded131,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 GWU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 131,217 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 124,989 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 124,948 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 118,303 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 110,329 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 102,932 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 102,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,362 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Light surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,142 miles

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

both front wiper blades will need changing soon

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,466 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 GWU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EN61 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

EN61 GWU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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