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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test DEVICE HOLDER REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVER'S VIEW AHEAD ()
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BOOT PERISHED AND LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CENTRE ROW (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PARTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES SEPARATING FROM ARM(DEBONDING) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test DEVICE HOLDER REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVER'S VIEW AHEAD ()
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BOOT PERISHED AND LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CENTRE ROW (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PARTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES SEPARATING FROM ARM(DEBONDING) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear row of back seats folded adult belts not tested
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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EF11 YBY is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YBY, 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 YBY is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 July 2011.
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