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BG11 RAX

2011 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,486 mi
Last recorded165,486 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 RAX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 165,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 154,357 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 154,357 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 146,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 127,704 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken and very rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

drivers air bag cover displaced

Fail 28 Nov 2022 127,704 miles

drivers air bag cover displaced

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken and very rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 114,278 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 114,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In a tread. 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 100,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 93,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 19/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 215/60r16

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 19/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 93,092 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 19/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 215/60r16

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 19/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,123 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall dot code 2113 (215/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Offside Rear tyre dot code 1913 (215/60r16

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 85,123 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing offside seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall dot code 2113 (215/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Offside Rear tyre dot code 1913 (215/60r16

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,705 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,564 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,982 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/SIDE OUTER INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,532 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,008 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 46,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BG11 RAX is a 2011 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG11 RAX, 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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BG11 RAX is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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