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EX12 WMK

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,832 mi
Last recorded96,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 WMK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,832 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 96,832 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 94,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm. Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm. Worn Smooth @ Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside Front ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 90,449 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,580 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or play in rack ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailng arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s number plate bulb holder missing

Pass 22 Jun 2021 60,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly perished age related (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Screen wash jet spray poor

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes age related perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 60,161 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly perished age related (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Screen wash jet spray poor

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes age related perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,774 miles

Service light on

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 52,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service light on

Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,661 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,312 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,824 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,630 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering-rack tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,246 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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EX12 WMK is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX12 WMK, 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 EX12 WMK registered?

EX12 WMK is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is EX12 WMK safe to buy?

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