2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EF61 NZC
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 122,109 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF61 NZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 122,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF61 NZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford S-Max (EF61 NZC) between March 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
EF61 NZC Mileage History
- 01/03/2025116,247 mi
- 03/03/2025116,309 mi+62 mi
- 11/11/2025117,365 mi+1,056 mi
- 12/10/2026122,109 mi+4,744 mi
- 12/10/2026122,109 mi
Average of roughly 3,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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