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EF11 JTZ

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,362 mi
Last recorded87,362 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 JTZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 87,362 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 87,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 77,529 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,241 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front 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))

Subframes nd suspension components rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2023 73,239 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front 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))

Subframes nd suspension components rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2022 67,100 miles

Engine covers fitted

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,434 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,145 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 May 2019 56,018 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))

engine covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2019 56,014 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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))

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 51,746 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,147 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 41,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,212 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,569 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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EF11 JTZ is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black 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 EF11 JTZ, 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 EF11 JTZ registered?

EF11 JTZ is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is EF11 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF11 JTZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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