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EO12 BCV

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,761 mi
Last recorded96,761 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 BCV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 96,761 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 76,335 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,697 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,483 miles

Lower exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,000 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 51,943 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 39,471 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall as damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 39,469 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected steering system is locking up on left hand rotation (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall as damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 24 May 2018 29,208 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,473 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,635 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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EO12 BCV is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EO12 BCV, 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 EO12 BCV registered?

EO12 BCV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is EO12 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 BCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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