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EN12 CDE

2012 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,761 mi
Last recorded99,761 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 CDE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,761 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 99,761 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 95,151 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 95,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 92,214 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 92,214 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexi Joint Mounting Bracket Rotten Away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 88,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear 2 LED's inoperative

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 88,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position/ Side Lamp 2x Led's Not Working

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,562 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,830 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 83,830 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,426 miles

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

Offside Front track rod end boot deteriorating

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to wear

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,412 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 57,412 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear x2 both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

tracking.rear trailing arm bushes frayed.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,870 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,238 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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EN12 CDE is a 2012 Ford S-max in Black 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 EN12 CDE, 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 EN12 CDE registered?

EN12 CDE is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is EN12 CDE safe to buy?

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