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EF11 YCV

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,225 mi
Last recorded161,225 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 161,225 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 145,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 138,058 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 138,058 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached middle section (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 130,281 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 122,216 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 122,216 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,128 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 115,128 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 105,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,401 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 centre row

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 96,401 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 centre row

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,057 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,147 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 75,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,259 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,358 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,358 miles

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

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

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 YCV is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCV, 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 EF11 YCV registered?

EF11 YCV is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is EF11 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF11 YCV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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