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EY12 MFO

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,327 mi
Last recorded87,327 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 MFO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 87,327 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 87,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,703 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,741 miles

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,774 miles

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

trims and covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2022 79,773 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 75,078 miles

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

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

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 69,399 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2019 64,002 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 59,298 miles

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

trims and covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2018 59,298 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,748 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 55,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,651 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,674 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 31,928 miles

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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EY12 MFO is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EY12 MFO, 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 EY12 MFO registered?

EY12 MFO is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is EY12 MFO safe to buy?

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