2011 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · GK11 WEX
2011 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 136,543 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK11 WEX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 136,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK11 WEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford S-Max (GK11 WEX) between July 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.
GK11 WEX Mileage History
- 25/07/2022124,761 mi
- 29/07/2022124,799 mi+38 mi
- 18/11/2023133,092 mi+8,293 mi
- 15/04/2025136,543 mi+3,451 mi
Average of roughly 4,324 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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