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EO12 NWE

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,921 mi
Last recorded103,921 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 103,921 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arms corroded

both front suspension arms front and rear bushes slightly perished

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly castellated

o/s/r light lens damaged

various underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2025 97,633 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

both front suspension arms bushes worn

both front wheels slightly buckled

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,262 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

slight underbody surface corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2024 89,262 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

slight underbody surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,235 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rust lips on all brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2022 72,707 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear coil springs corroded

rust lips on all brake discs

Fail 15 Feb 2022 72,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear coil springs corroded

rust lips on all brake discs

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,968 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/r tyre wearing thin (3mm)

rear coil springs corroded

slight rust lips on all brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2020 58,567 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 58,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,056 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 57,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,451 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,781 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

accident repair behind rear bumper

nearside front tyre wearing on edges close to limit

Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,780 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

accident repair behind rear bumper

nearside front tyre wearing on edges close to limit

Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,721 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts/damage to outer sidewall

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,003 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 NWE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NWE, 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 NWE registered?

EO12 NWE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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