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CH53 UPS

2011 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 UPS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 142,312 miles

play o/s/f inner rack joint

rear axle corroded

rear brake pads low/ worn

Pass 27 Jun 2025 131,615 miles

play o/s/ inner rack joint

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2025 131,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

play o/s/ inner rack joint

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 122,469 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm

oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 113,797 miles

rear springs corroded

o/s/f brake bind

Fail 28 Jun 2023 113,797 miles

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

o/s/f brake bind

rear springs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 104,501 miles

both front tyres 3mm tread

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2022 104,501 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm tread

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,600 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe coroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 95,600 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe coroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,755 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,744 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack near side and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,471 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,712 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,730 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,160 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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CH53 UPS is a 2011 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CH53 UPS, 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 CH53 UPS registered?

CH53 UPS is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is CH53 UPS safe to buy?

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