2011 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AO11 BUF
2011 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 161,318 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO11 BUF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 161,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO11 BUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford S-Max (AO11 BUF) between March 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AO11 BUF Mileage History
- 27/03/201432,204 mi
- 27/03/201545,202 mi+12,998 mi
- 17/03/201658,521 mi+13,319 mi
- 04/03/201773,106 mi+14,585 mi
- 17/02/201887,890 mi+14,784 mi
- 17/02/201887,890 mi
- 15/02/2019103,258 mi+15,368 mi
- 03/12/2019108,319 mi+5,061 mi
- 02/12/2020115,776 mi+7,457 mi
- 01/12/2021122,692 mi+6,916 mi
- 28/11/2022129,763 mi+7,071 mi
- 12/10/2023136,036 mi+6,273 mi
- 10/10/2024145,366 mi+9,330 mi
- 08/10/2025153,643 mi+8,277 mi
- 30/09/2026161,318 mi+7,675 mi
Average of roughly 10,320 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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