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YT11 ZFX

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

274,416 mi
Last recorded274,416 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 ZFX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 274,416 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer missing

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 273,508 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back Box Missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Near The Turbo (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 272,205 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 265,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 257,766 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal minimum limit heavily worn on inner edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also wearing on inner edge and cracked/perished

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 257,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level below minimum level

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal minimum limit heavily worn on inner edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also wearing on inner edge and cracked/perished

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 250,490 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges especially outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 243,210 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 235,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 229,433 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 229,433 miles

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 219,256 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 210,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 198,223 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 189,140 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 189,136 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 180,415 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 157,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 157,882 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YT11 ZFX is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YT11 ZFX, 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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YT11 ZFX is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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