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AF11 VME

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,495 mi
Last recorded196,495 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 VME
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 196,495 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 225 / 50 r17 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Undertray

Fail 30 Mar 2026 196,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Sixteen notches (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing 225 / 50 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 225 / 50 r17 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Undertray

Pass 1 Apr 2025 178,227 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 178,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 168,277 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 168,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 159,192 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 159,178 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 145,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 129,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 129,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 122,420 miles

225/50/ZR17/98W. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,958 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 104,958 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,438 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 56,451 miles

Baby seat fitted, could not check seat belts.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads. (3.5.1g)

Front Wipers smearing.

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

Rear seats folded, could not check seat belt.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,806 miles

2 rear passenger seats folded for inspection, belts & seats not tested.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,441 miles

225/50/R17/98V. OF 5 OR 7 NR 6 NF 4mm.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AF11 VME is a 2011 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,552 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 AF11 VME, 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 15 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF11 VME is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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