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BJ11 CTE

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,548 mi
Last recorded158,548 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 CTE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 158,548 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2024 143,278 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 124,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 109,828 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 95,173 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,112 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,579 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,279 miles

advise engine under tray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 58,279 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise engine under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,794 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 49,794 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle (5.2.5a)

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 24 Apr 2015 35,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,904 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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BJ11 CTE is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ11 CTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ11 CTE registered?

BJ11 CTE is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is BJ11 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ11 CTE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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