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EF11 YHB

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,147 mi
Last recorded208,147 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 208,147 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 196,101 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 196,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 180,536 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 180,526 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 166,058 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 151,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 145,497 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 145,497 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 133,599 miles

Rear row seats not fitted, belts not checked.

Fail 16 Aug 2019 133,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear row seats not fitted, belts not checked.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 119,757 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))

Offside 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 3 Aug 2017 106,202 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,848 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 77,237 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2014 62,178 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

EF11 YHB is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is EF11 YHB safe to buy?

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