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EO12 ZTC

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,763 mi
Last recorded147,763 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 147,763 miles

Central general corrosion under car

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 140,072 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 140,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 134,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 127,021 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 118,809 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 117,125 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 117,125 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements water ingress through plate width (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 May 2019 103,323 miles

all tyres have some wear on inner edges

n/s/rear and o/s/r pads near limit

Fail 29 May 2019 103,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning UPPER (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres have some wear on inner edges

n/s/rear and o/s/r pads near limit

Pass 30 May 2018 91,138 miles

rear lens temp repair

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,794 miles

child seat fitted to mid seat - mid row...adult belts not tested

rear row of seats not presented for test

Fail 31 May 2017 78,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to mid seat - mid row...adult belts not tested

rear row of seats not presented for test

Pass 30 May 2016 66,615 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads on limit - require attention

rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,002 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 55,002 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn 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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

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EO12 ZTC 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 68.8%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

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

Is EO12 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 ZTC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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