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C5 EAW

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

190,597 mi
Last recorded190,597 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 EAW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 190,597 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 187,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 182,527 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 171,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 154,604 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 140,529 miles

3rd row seat belts not checked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 116,704 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Can't test very rear seatbelts

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,486 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Very rear seat belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Light lens lose

Offside Front Mirror loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front two tyres close to 2mm and wearing unevenly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 69,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front two tyres close to 2mm and wearing unevenly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,959 miles

Rear centre brake light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,177 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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C5 EAW is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C5 EAW, 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 C5 EAW registered?

C5 EAW is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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