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CR11 CEY

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,606 mi
Last recorded124,606 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR11 CEY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 124,606 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 124,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 116,966 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

both outer centre row seat belts freying

both sides rear rigid brake pipes reacting under coating

rear brake pads worn low!

Fail 20 Sep 2024 116,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

both outer centre row seat belts freying

both sides rear rigid brake pipes reacting under coating

rear brake pads worn low!

Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 99,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,496 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,691 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,668 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,266 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,544 miles

2 childs seats fitted

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 31,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

2 childs seats fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f daytime driving light not working

rear numberplate faded and worn

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,098 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 20,097 miles

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

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

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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CR11 CEY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CR11 CEY, 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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CR11 CEY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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