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DK11 UWM

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,944 mi
Last recorded147,944 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 UWM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 147,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 144,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 144,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 134,503 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 134,501 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates fading (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 122,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates fading (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 113,080 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 100,870 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 95,427 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,057 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides >2mm, inside edges of tyres worn nearly to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust mounting pin broken, temporary repair in place

Fail 14 Mar 2018 69,057 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides >2mm, inside edges of tyres worn nearly to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust mounting pin broken, temporary repair in place

Pass 1 Apr 2017 59,356 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 59,356 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 59,349 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 46,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brakes do have imbalance on effiency but did lock wheels on brake rollers (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,373 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 22,321 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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DK11 UWM is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DK11 UWM, 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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DK11 UWM is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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