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YF11 CFA

2011 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 CFA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,895 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 122,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 113,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2023 104,978 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 104,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,510 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,007 miles

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

central high level stoplamp inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,991 miles

centre stoplight inoperative

Pass 26 Sep 2019 72,407 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,243 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,266 miles

Nearside Rear car body has piant damage

Offside Front drivers door has a dent

Offside Front mirror cover damaged

Offside front to rear scratch marks on car body

engine bottom cover fitted

engine top cover fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 49,266 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear car body has piant damage

Offside Front drivers door has a dent

Offside Front mirror cover damaged

Offside front to rear scratch marks on car body

engine bottom cover fitted

engine top cover fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2015 40,533 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear wiper poor

Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,533 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Rear wiper poor

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YF11 CFA is a 2011 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF11 CFA, 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 YF11 CFA registered?

YF11 CFA is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is YF11 CFA safe to buy?

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