2011 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Petrol · WM11 BZA
2011 Ford S-MAX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 84,544 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM11 BZA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 84,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM11 BZA 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 (WM11 BZA) between August 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WM11 BZA Mileage History
- 05/08/201413,142 mi
- 05/08/201518,567 mi+5,425 mi
- 26/08/201625,515 mi+6,948 mi
- 30/08/201625,516 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/201730,908 mi+5,392 mi
- 24/08/201837,489 mi+6,581 mi
- 19/08/201943,396 mi+5,907 mi
- 12/08/202047,400 mi+4,004 mi
- 19/08/202150,619 mi+3,219 mi
- 03/08/202256,499 mi+5,880 mi
- 17/08/202256,673 mi+174 mi
- 24/08/202363,843 mi+7,170 mi
- 21/08/202470,402 mi+6,559 mi
- 22/08/202578,223 mi+7,821 mi
- 22/08/202578,223 mi
- 20/08/202684,544 mi+6,321 mi
- 20/08/202684,544 mi
Average of roughly 5,930 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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