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EO12 ELV

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,226 mi
Last recorded200,226 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 ELV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 200,226 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 200,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 181,845 miles

3rd row seat belts only partially checked due to seats being stowed

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 166,928 miles

3rd row seat belts only partially checked seats folded down

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 148,205 miles

3rd seat row belts only partially checked seats folded down

Fail 14 Feb 2019 148,205 miles

3rd seat row belts only partially checked seats folded down

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,410 miles

3rd row seat belts only partially inspected seats folded down

Centre exhaust hanger corroded and adrift exhaust still secure

Fail 15 Feb 2018 128,410 miles

3rd row seat belts only partially inspected seats folded down

Centre exhaust hanger corroded and adrift exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 107,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,665 miles

Nearside Rear Advise trailing arm bush starting to perish

Offside Rear Advise trailing arm bush starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,630 miles

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)

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 ELV is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EO12 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

EO12 ELV is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EO12 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 ELV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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