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CE12 ZGU

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,706 mi
Last recorded121,706 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 ZGU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 121,706 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2025 114,855 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 108,146 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,326 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 101,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 96,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 89,646 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 89,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 67,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limits(3mm approx). Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak(Rear of engine). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 58,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges heavily pitted and poor contact area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 44,727 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dpf hose split

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,310 miles

2nd row seats not fitted, unable to inspect seat belts

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZGU is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZGU, 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 CE12 ZGU registered?

CE12 ZGU is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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