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CE11 ZNX

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,587 mi
Last recorded161,587 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 ZNX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 161,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 154,654 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 154,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 141,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2023 141,002 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 141,001 miles

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,970 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 114,099 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 114,099 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,094 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,753 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 83,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 54,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

crack in glass roof

Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,531 miles

crack in glass roof

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,826 miles

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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CE11 ZNX is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CE11 ZNX, 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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What year was CE11 ZNX registered?

CE11 ZNX is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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