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BD11 LVO

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,994 mi
Last recorded126,994 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 LVO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 126,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2024 104,588 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake lever high travel

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 104,588 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake lever high travel

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 94,496 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 94,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,246 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2020 78,907 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 72,723 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 72,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,523 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 56,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 48,054 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,852 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BD11 LVO is a 2011 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD11 LVO, 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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BD11 LVO is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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