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EO12 EWJ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,124 mi
Last recorded140,124 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 140,124 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2023 140,124 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2023 140,117 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 115,037 miles

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

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

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

nearside front door mirror assembly damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,638 miles

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

Damage to nearside front door mirror unit

Engine sound proofing insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Low pressure + thin on outside edge ()

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 93,638 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing Lamp unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing Lamp unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Damage to nearside front door mirror unit

Engine sound proofing insecure

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Low pressure + thin on outside edge ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 43,891 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 43,891 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 39,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,242 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 27,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 22,055 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 EWJ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EWJ, 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 EWJ registered?

EO12 EWJ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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