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ET12 FNC

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,461 mi
Last recorded97,461 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FNC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 97,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,619 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 77,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 73,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,202 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 60,454 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 60,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,447 miles

rear brake pads around 75% worn

Pass 7 Aug 2017 36,778 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,273 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 28,273 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 27,947 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2015 20,786 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FNC is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ET12 FNC, 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 FNC?

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What year was ET12 FNC registered?

ET12 FNC is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is ET12 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 FNC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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