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EO12 ZSK

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

284,021 mi
Last recorded284,021 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 ZSK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 284,021 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and (Offside Outer) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 279,102 miles

(Age related surface rust on some components)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 272,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 219,701 miles

Front Washer jets partially working

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 218,244 miles

Nearside rear lens damaged

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 206,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 180,824 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 131,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear combination lamp lens broken

Fail 10 Oct 2018 131,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear combination lamp lens broken

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,116 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

rear trailing arm bushes starting to delaminate

Fail 19 Apr 2018 124,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on outer edge

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

rear brake discs poor condition

rear trailing arm bushes starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,869 miles

front brake disc worn

rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished & delaminating

Fail 19 Apr 2017 103,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc worn

rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished & delaminating

Pass 4 May 2016 82,410 miles

front disc worn

n/s/rear pads low 2000 miles approx

o/s/rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 4 May 2016 82,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front disc worn

n/s/rear pads low 2000 miles approx

o/s/rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,656 miles

rear number plate deteriating

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 ZSK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSK, 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 ZSK registered?

EO12 ZSK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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