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CX12 AUF

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

160,932 mi
Last recorded160,932 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 AUF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 160,932 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats are missing during the mot test

surface corrosion on various suspension

Pass 24 Sep 2024 148,942 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats are missing during the mot test

Pass 12 Sep 2023 145,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 138,968 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush has play

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush has play

Fail 22 Sep 2022 138,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush has play

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush has play

Pass 20 Aug 2021 130,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,789 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,993 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,448 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres aged cracked on thread

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,727 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 81,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,170 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,164 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,867 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 50,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CX12 AUF is a 2012 Ford S-max in White 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 CX12 AUF, 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 CX12 AUF registered?

CX12 AUF is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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