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C3 DWP

2011 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,657 mi
Last recorded96,657 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DWP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 96,657 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 Front 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))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 90,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,712 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,556 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,911 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,980 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the outer portion of the tyre ) (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ( Rearmost seats stowed away therefore these seats.seat belts, retaining devices & mountings have not been checked.) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020 68,965 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the outer portion of the tyre ) (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ( Rearmost seats stowed away therefore these seats.seat belts, retaining devices & mountings have not been checked.) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 60,616 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 60,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 50,407 miles

wipers not clearing the screen very well

Pass 5 May 2017 46,576 miles

Advise Both rear tyres look to have been either run low on pressure for a while or run flat

Both Front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen

Nearside Rear rear most seat in stowed away position & boot loaded therefore this seat,seat belt & mounting have not been checked

Pass 16 May 2016 39,186 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 May 2016 38,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 May 2015 30,018 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 22,324 miles

front tyres worn on the edges

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
Full Ford S-max reliability report

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C3 DWP is a 2011 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C3 DWP, 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 C3 DWP registered?

C3 DWP is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is C3 DWP safe to buy?

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