2011 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · DA11 DGE
2011 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 115,278 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA11 DGE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 115,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA11 DGE 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 (DA11 DGE) between May 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
DA11 DGE Mileage History
- 10/05/201432,296 mi
- 07/05/201543,045 mi+10,749 mi
- 03/05/201653,666 mi+10,621 mi
- 30/11/201766,350 mi+12,684 mi
- 27/11/201874,095 mi+7,745 mi
- 27/11/201874,095 mi
- 18/11/201981,578 mi+7,483 mi
- 09/11/202087,364 mi+5,786 mi
- 09/11/202087,364 mi
- 09/11/202192,763 mi+5,399 mi
- 09/11/202192,763 mi
- 10/11/202299,575 mi+6,812 mi
- 21/11/2023105,249 mi+5,674 mi
- 15/11/2024110,734 mi+5,485 mi
- 24/11/2025115,278 mi+4,544 mi
Average of roughly 7,189 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Powershift Gearbox FailureSerious
The 6DCT450 wet-clutch Powershift automatic requires fluid changes every 3 years/37,500 miles. If missed, the internal plastic damping springs shatter and destroy the mechatronic unit.
- Steering Rack FailureSerious
The power steering rack can leak fluid internally into the track rod end boots, eventually running the pump dry and ruining the rack.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The S-Max heavy body puts extra strain on the DMF. Symptoms include rattling at idle especially cold, vibration through the pedals and difficulty engaging gears. Some owners report failure as early as 60,000 miles on cars used in stop-start traffic.
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