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Y25 BBY

2011 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,699 mi
Last recorded149,699 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 BBY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 149,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 142,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 133,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 124,214 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Sep 2021 119,640 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,393 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 106,389 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear heatshield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in offside (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres tread wearing uneven

Pass 10 May 2019 93,712 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 10 May 2019 93,712 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 80,361 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 80,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,482 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 61,482 miles

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

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,818 miles

3x child seats fitted in rear

Fail 22 Mar 2016 45,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

3x child seats fitted in rear

Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,626 miles

slight damage n/s front tyre outer wall

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,661 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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Y25 BBY is a 2011 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y25 BBY, 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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Y25 BBY is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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