2011 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EJ11 JKF
2011 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2011. Recorded mileage 141,397 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ11 JKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 141,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ11 JKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford S-Max (EJ11 JKF) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at inner section of tread (5.2.3”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 ”.
EJ11 JKF Mileage History
- 02/08/2024132,096 mi
- 18/08/2025136,380 mi+4,284 mi
- 18/08/2025136,380 mi
- 11/08/2026141,396 mi+5,016 mi
- 12/08/2026141,397 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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