2011 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · MT11 OEG
2011 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 133,731 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT11 OEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 133,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT11 OEG 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 (MT11 OEG) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Exhaust system insecure 2 Mounts snapped off (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
MT11 OEG Mileage History
- 12/01/2023112,225 mi
- 06/01/2024116,724 mi+4,499 mi
- 20/01/2025124,409 mi+7,685 mi
- 19/01/2026133,730 mi+9,321 mi
- 19/01/2026133,731 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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