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YS11 ELV

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,119 mi
Last recorded150,119 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 ELV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 150,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 150,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 143,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very oily under cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 136,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 127,822 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 121,003 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,511 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 95,769 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 84,089 miles

Front Oil leak SLIGHT ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 72,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND STARTING TO MISSHAPE. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 61,161 miles

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

Fail 9 Apr 2015 48,121 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat ......n/s/r seat belt not fully checked

cuts in o/s/r and n/s/f tyre sidewalls

front brake discs worn (lip on edge)

Pass 9 May 2014 37,300 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not alowing full inspection of adult belt or buckle

Fail 9 May 2014 37,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not alowing full inspection of adult belt or buckle

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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YS11 ELV is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS11 ELV, 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 YS11 ELV registered?

YS11 ELV is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 June 2011.

Is YS11 ELV safe to buy?

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