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EN61 SFV

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,213 mi
Last recorded156,213 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 SFV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 156,213 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 156,206 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 143,617 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 143,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 124,004 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 107,263 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 107,263 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 87,761 miles

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

Rear both rear tyre wear inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2022 87,761 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2021 83,440 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,184 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 78,176 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 63,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 50,835 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,830 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,613 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 32,346 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 23,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,259 miles

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)

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 SFV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc 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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

EN61 SFV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is EN61 SFV safe to buy?

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