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EO12 ZGX

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,584 mi
Last recorded81,584 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 ZGX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 81,584 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os

Pass 21 Aug 2025 77,468 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 77,468 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns and os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 72,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 66,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 60,082 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn/bald on edges AD REPLACE TYRES SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

both rear lower suspension arms, large bushes deteriorated & bonding starting to part.

oily dampness showing at o/s of steering rack area ? no leakage showing.

rear brake pads lowish

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,459 miles

both rear lower suspension arms, large bushes deteriorated & bonding starting to part slightly.

oily dampness showing at o/s of steering rack area ? no leakage showing .

Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,230 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2017 31,639 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,270 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,974 miles

advise osr tyre wearing on inner edge

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 ZGX is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

EO12 ZGX is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EO12 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 ZGX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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