2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · CH56 BEZ
2012 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 102,782 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CH56 BEZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 102,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CH56 BEZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford S-Max (CH56 BEZ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CH56 BEZ Mileage History
- 23/01/202387,427 mi
- 18/01/202494,087 mi+6,660 mi
- 20/01/202599,196 mi+5,109 mi
- 22/01/2026102,780 mi+3,584 mi
- 23/01/2026102,782 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,117 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Powershift Gearbox FailureSerious
The 6DCT450 wet-clutch Powershift automatic requires fluid changes every 3 years/37,500 miles. If missed, the internal plastic damping springs shatter and destroy the mechatronic unit.
- Steering Rack FailureSerious
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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