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EF62 CPE

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,701 mi
Last recorded169,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 CPE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 169,701 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 169,701 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 158,438 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 158,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 158,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 140,801 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,773 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 132,773 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 122,004 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 122,004 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,230 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket corroded/thin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 103,017 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,922 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,821 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,821 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle (5.2.5a)

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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EF62 CPE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF62 CPE, 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 EF62 CPE registered?

EF62 CPE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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