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CP61 MVE

2012 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,419 mi
Last recorded122,419 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 MVE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 122,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint and mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 108,133 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 108,133 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 65,309 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 5 Oct 2021 45,902 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 45,902 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 44,669 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 44,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 40,684 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 40,684 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,717 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 34,639 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 29,975 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 156,588 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 23,707 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp broken (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 17,827 miles

Nearside Rear Lower seal damage.

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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CP61 MVE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP61 MVE, 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 CP61 MVE registered?

CP61 MVE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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