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EN61 HCL

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,399 mi
Last recorded128,399 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 128,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 128,397 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,182 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 119,178 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 111,987 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,394 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 88,813 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,130 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,061 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 74,061 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,839 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,880 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 58,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,245 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 50,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 38,480 miles

all tyres getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2016 38,480 miles

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

all tyres getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,949 miles

emissions to low to register on EGA

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 HCL is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

EN61 HCL is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is EN61 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 HCL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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