2011 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EO11 XBH
2011 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 180,476 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO11 XBH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 180,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO11 XBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford S-Max (EO11 XBH) between March 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides! marked, (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
EO11 XBH Mileage History
- 21/03/201427,951 mi
- 21/03/201537,009 mi+9,058 mi
- 07/03/201649,106 mi+12,097 mi
- 14/03/201763,123 mi+14,017 mi
- 23/03/201877,554 mi+14,431 mi
- 24/03/201877,585 mi+31 mi
- 25/03/201990,873 mi+13,288 mi
- 13/03/2020103,082 mi+12,209 mi
- 16/03/2020103,194 mi+112 mi
- 19/03/2021109,680 mi+6,486 mi
- 23/03/2022120,526 mi+10,846 mi
- 24/03/2022120,538 mi+12 mi
- 22/03/2023132,783 mi+12,245 mi
- 05/04/2023133,052 mi+269 mi
- 04/04/2024142,576 mi+9,524 mi
- 08/04/2025160,175 mi+17,599 mi
- 20/04/2026180,476 mi+20,301 mi
Average of roughly 12,624 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
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