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EJ12 CFA

2012 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,259 mi
Last recorded142,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 CFA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 142,259 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 138,307 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 134,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 130,303 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 125,801 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,665 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 121,658 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 114,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 108,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,258 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Slightly. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 93,258 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges.

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre Row Buckle. (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Slightly. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,179 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,796 miles

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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EJ12 CFA 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 78.6%.

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 EJ12 CFA, 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 EJ12 CFA registered?

EJ12 CFA is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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