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ET12 EPE

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

204,676 mi
Last recorded204,676 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 204,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 198,185 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 198,182 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount corroded and broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 189,544 miles

Rear seat belts not checked .Seats folded down

Fail 15 Aug 2023 189,544 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear seat belts not checked .Seats folded down

Offside Front Brake disc and pads in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2022 183,292 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Engine oil residue on exhaust system

Pass 8 Sep 2021 171,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 171,539 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 160,772 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 160,747 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 149,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 149,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 126,299 miles

Front inner brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Aug 2018 126,299 miles

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

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

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

Front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,765 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 106,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 82,683 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,266 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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ET12 EPE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EPE, 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 ET12 EPE registered?

ET12 EPE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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