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Y29 RKS

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,875 mi
Last recorded139,875 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 RKS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 139,875 miles

both front top mounts slight play

passed emissions 0.03

Pass 19 Sep 2024 130,670 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front strut top bearing noisy/notchy in operation

Fail 18 Sep 2024 130,667 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rerar brake pads slightly low, approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% rear service brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front strut top bearing noisy/notchy in operation

Pass 2 Nov 2023 118,787 miles

All suspension component has slight surface corrosion/but not excessive

Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,977 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 100,881 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,083 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,122 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on the inside

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,203 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,731 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 45,472 miles

exhaust system corroded

windscreen greasy - wipers smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,943 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

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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Y29 RKS is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y29 RKS, 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 Y29 RKS registered?

Y29 RKS is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is Y29 RKS safe to buy?

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