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X500 PAN

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,715 mi
Last recorded125,715 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 PAN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 125,715 miles

NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR Brakes fluctuating

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,685 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 118,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,162 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 99,999 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 99,999 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,237 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 91,112 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 79,665 miles

no plate light inop 1 of 2

Fail 14 Dec 2018 79,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

no plate light inop 1 of 2

Fail 10 Dec 2018 79,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear no plate lights flickering.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,923 miles

2nd row fitted with child seats

3rd of seat folded down

under shield fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,037 miles

REAR PADS WORN N/S/R

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,643 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn.

Offside front tyre tread 3-4mm. wearing unevenly.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 51,643 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs rusting and lipped.

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn.

Offside front tyre tread 3-4mm. wearing unevenly.

Signs of fuel around fuel filler pipes.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X500 PAN is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X500 PAN, 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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X500 PAN is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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