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EO12 BHZ

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,478 mi
Last recorded198,478 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 BHZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 198,478 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 186,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 174,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 159,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 145,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 131,135 miles

n/s/f shock weeping

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 28 Mar 2020 111,409 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,215 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 94,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,888 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 77,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,426 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 71,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,163 miles

both front brake discs ridges to edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,164 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 BHZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BHZ, 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 EO12 BHZ registered?

EO12 BHZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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