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EF11 XSA

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,294 mi
Last recorded153,294 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 153,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 146,121 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Above subframe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 146,121 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Above subframe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 137,486 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 137,486 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,329 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 128,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,370 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,967 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 83,965 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear Hanger Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Under tray fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 80,277 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,837 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,843 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 68,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,186 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 54,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,303 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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EF11 XSA is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XSA, 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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EF11 XSA is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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