2011 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EO11 TMV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural corrosion and component degradation. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 151,685 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure for inoperative registration plate lamps and corroded rear coil springs. The recurrence of coil spring corrosion across multiple years indicates that the rear suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life and are not being addressed proactively until a failure occurs. At 151,685 miles over fifteen years, the S-Max has averaged approximately 10,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for an MPV. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 10,800 miles covered between September 2023 and August 2024, and another 4,200 miles covered between August 2024 and August 2025. This regular mileage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which helps prevent the accelerated degradation of rubber seals and braking components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and sub-frames, as the 2023 test at 136,644 miles flagged corrosion on both the front and rear sub-frames alongside the suspension arms and Macpherson struts. Although the tester noted these were not seriously weakened at that time, the presence of rust across multiple structural points suggests a systemic vulnerability to environmental-related decay. Particular attention should be paid to scaling rust or thinning metal on these mounting points, as the recurring failure of the coil springs indicates that the rear suspension assembly is under significant stress.