2011 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · YX11 YFD
2011 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 123,029 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX11 YFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 123,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX11 YFD 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 (YX11 YFD) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
YX11 YFD Mileage History
- 06/03/2023106,870 mi
- 11/03/2024110,976 mi+4,106 mi
- 10/03/2025115,894 mi+4,918 mi
- 09/03/2026123,029 mi+7,135 mi
- 09/03/2026123,029 mi
Average of roughly 5,369 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: Average
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