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DS11 VGZ

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,246 mi
Last recorded119,246 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 119,246 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 119,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 118,910 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 111,464 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 97,202 miles

Rear General corrosion to sub-frame & suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,837 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,724 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to emit grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,742 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2.0mm advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,777 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 57,777 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 51,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,176 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check rear rear seats

Fail 2 Jul 2014 27,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted to centre rear seat restricting view/inspection of seatbelt

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to centre rear seat restricting view/inspection of seatbelt

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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DS11 VGZ is a 2011 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DS11 VGZ, 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 DS11 VGZ registered?

DS11 VGZ is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is DS11 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS11 VGZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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