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EJ11 VEX

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,543 mi
Last recorded147,543 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 VEX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 147,543 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 147,543 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,902 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 125,276 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 125,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 113,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 92,799 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 92,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 84,323 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 84,321 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 split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 77,429 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 77,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,462 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear rear seats folded down time of test so unable to inspect seat belts

Fail 14 Aug 2017 72,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre on 1.9mm and worn to 0mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear rear seats folded down time of test so unable to inspect seat belts

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,265 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/LIPPED

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Fail 9 Aug 2016 65,264 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/LIPPED

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades starting to smear

pin hole leak in nearside front c.v boot

Fail 3 Aug 2015 54,744 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades starting to smear

pin hole leak in nearside front c.v boot

Pass 20 May 2014 38,701 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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EJ11 VEX is a 2011 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ11 VEX, 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 EJ11 VEX registered?

EJ11 VEX is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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