2012 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Diesel · PE12 EFY
2012 Ford S-MAX (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 145,060 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE12 EFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2024
- 145,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE12 EFY 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 (PE12 EFY) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2024 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 (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
PE12 EFY Mileage History
- 21/11/2022109,552 mi
- 21/11/2023127,207 mi+17,655 mi
- 21/11/2023127,207 mi
- 11/11/2024145,060 mi+17,853 mi
- 13/11/2024145,060 mi
Average of roughly 17,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Powershift Gearbox FailureSerious
The 6DCT450 wet-clutch Powershift automatic requires fluid changes every 3 years/37,500 miles. If missed, the internal plastic damping springs shatter and destroy the mechatronic unit.
- Steering Rack FailureSerious
The power steering rack can leak fluid internally into the track rod end boots, eventually running the pump dry and ruining the rack.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The S-Max heavy body puts extra strain on the DMF. Symptoms include rattling at idle especially cold, vibration through the pedals and difficulty engaging gears. Some owners report failure as early as 60,000 miles on cars used in stop-start traffic.
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