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ET12 HLO

2012 Ford S-Max · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelS-Max
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Ford S-Max Diesel 1997cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 168,759 miles on the clock, averaging 11,448 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET12 HLO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
168,759
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2016
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,448

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,759 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,448
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET12 HLO 52k81k111k140k169k '16'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,750 miles
PASS
Mileage163,009 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,007 miles
Since last MOT+7,886 miles
PASS
Mileage155,121 miles
Since last MOT+8,627 miles
PASS
Mileage146,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,200 miles
PASS
Mileage137,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,294 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
PASS
Mileage130,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,029 miles
Since last MOT+11,442 miles
PASS
Mileage118,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,587 miles
Since last MOT+15,386 miles
PASS
Mileage103,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,201 miles
Since last MOT+17,895 miles
PASS
Mileage85,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,306 miles
Since last MOT+15,410 miles
PASS
Mileage69,896 miles
Since last MOT+17,511 miles
PASS
Mileage52,385 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 HLO
MakeFord
ModelS-Max
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About ET12 HLO

What car is ET12 HLO?

ET12 HLO is an black Ford S-Max, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of ET12 HLO?

The last recorded mileage for ET12 HLO was 168,759 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET12 HLO passed its MOT?

ET12 HLO has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2026.

Is ET12 HLO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET12 HLO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET12 HLO?

ET12 HLO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.