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GN12 CZZ

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,764 mi
Last recorded133,764 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 CZZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 133,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake cable incorrectly routed

Rear Coil spring corroded both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 128,392 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 128,392 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 122,024 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded either side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 121,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded either side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 114,879 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 114,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2022 109,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 109,006 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 102,498 miles

row 3 seats in stored position

Pass 3 Jun 2020 96,394 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 96,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 88,041 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 61,128 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr

seats in boot folded down

Fail 6 Jul 2017 61,128 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release os centre seat belt buckle (5.2.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr

seats in boot folded down

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,577 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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GN12 CZZ is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver 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 GN12 CZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN12 CZZ registered?

GN12 CZZ is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is GN12 CZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 CZZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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