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SY11 ZHV

2011 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,374 mi
Last recorded120,374 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 ZHV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 120,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 112,283 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 105,570 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 105,570 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 97,552 miles

child seats fitted

all suspension components have a lot of surface corrosion

rear central exhaust joint loose and hanger getting weak

Pass 3 May 2022 88,427 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 fitted to rear seat. ()

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

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

Various areas or rust apparent underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 May 2021 78,496 miles

Areas of rust apparent on rear axle and components.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 rear seat ()

Fail 5 May 2021 78,495 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Areas of rust apparent on rear axle and components.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 rear seat ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake n/s 123 o/s 118 reading of 13%.

Pass 23 Apr 2020 72,095 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 back seat ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,825 miles

corrosion on rear crash barrier but not weak.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 62,825 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))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on rear crash barrier but not weak.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut exposing cords - NOT in requirements for RFR

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 51,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut exposing cords - NOT in requirements for RFR

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 1 Jul 2017 45,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 45,975 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,312 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats ()

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 38,307 miles

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

Front brake disc contaminated by grease both front (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SY11 ZHV is a 2011 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SY11 ZHV, 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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SY11 ZHV is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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