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EN61 GZS

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,799 mi
Last recorded122,799 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 GZS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 122,799 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 122,689 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 108,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 98,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner and Outer Edges - 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner and Outer Edges - 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 79,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,134 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 74,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,537 miles

Front wipers streaking

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 66,537 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers streaking

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,079 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake disc lipped

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,013 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 46,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 44,156 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 44,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,652 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 GZS is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GZS, 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 EN61 GZS registered?

EN61 GZS is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is EN61 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 GZS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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