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CE12 VNS

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,922 mi
Last recorded78,922 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VNS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 78,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 74,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 70,852 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 65,913 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 59,924 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 54,255 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,258 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,366 miles

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,735 miles

BRAKE PIPES OBSCURED IN VARIOUS PLACES

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO ALL REAR SEATS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELTS

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER SHIELDS FITTED

FUEL PIPES OBSCURED IN VARIOUS PLACES

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OCCASIONAL SEATS DOWN NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELT

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear SHIELDS FITTED TO INNER BRAKE DISCS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

all tyres are mud and snow tyres

Fail 10 Jan 2019 36,735 miles

BRAKE PIPES OBSCURED IN VARIOUS PLACES

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO ALL REAR SEATS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELTS

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER SHIELDS FITTED

FUEL PIPES OBSCURED IN VARIOUS PLACES

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OCCASIONAL SEATS DOWN NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELT

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear SHIELDS FITTED TO INNER BRAKE DISCS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

all tyres are mud and snow tyres

Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,114 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,244 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 20,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 11,175 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 11,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CE12 VNS is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CE12 VNS, 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

How do I check the history of CE12 VNS?

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What year was CE12 VNS registered?

CE12 VNS is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is CE12 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 VNS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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