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EF11 SXU

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,163 mi
Last recorded141,163 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 SXU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 141,163 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 127,932 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,783 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 116,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 109,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 101,361 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Central Rear registration plate deteriorating

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop link has play

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 4 Aug 2020 101,360 miles

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

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Central Rear registration plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in tread and wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop link has play

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corroded on inner disc surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corroded on inner disc surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corroded on inner disc surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corroded on inner disc surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on outter tread

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smears

Fail 25 Jun 2015 48,148 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smears

Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SXU is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SXU, 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

How do I check the history of EF11 SXU?

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What year was EF11 SXU registered?

EF11 SXU is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is EF11 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF11 SXU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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