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AO11 BVC

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,673 mi
Last recorded177,673 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 BVC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 177,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 177,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 167,920 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REQUIRES ATTENTION (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor misting underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 156,205 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 145,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% - 90% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% - 70%WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 132,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF and OSF disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 119,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 108,602 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,170 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 85,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,551 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,035 miles

osr- tyre getting close to 2mm wear markers

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,558 miles

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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AO11 BVC is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AO11 BVC, 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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AO11 BVC is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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