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EF11 YOW

2011 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,708 mi
Last recorded149,708 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 YOW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 149,708 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 30 Apr 2026 149,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2025 146,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 144,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 139,406 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2023 139,211 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction tom tom (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2022 133,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 125,259 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,326 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 109,265 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 102,126 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,884 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,574 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 YOW is a 2011 Ford S-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOW, 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 YOW is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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