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ET12 DJU

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,613 mi
Last recorded87,613 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 DJU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 87,613 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 87,609 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both have incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 81,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 81,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,567 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 74,554 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,144 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge distored (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge distorted (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,732 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,212 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ET12 DJU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ET12 DJU, 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

How do I check the history of ET12 DJU?

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What year was ET12 DJU registered?

ET12 DJU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is ET12 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 DJU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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