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YF11 YVZ

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,748 mi
Last recorded132,748 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 YVZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 132,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 106,424 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 106,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 100,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting on limit for test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 88,954 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 75,328 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 67,147 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 24 May 2017 58,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,390 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 49,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 40,761 miles

3 child seats fitted in rear

Pass 27 May 2014 32,004 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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YF11 YVZ is a 2011 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YF11 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

YF11 YVZ is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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