2011 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · YY11 KJO
2011 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 178,426 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY11 KJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
- 178,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY11 KJO 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 (YY11 KJO) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 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 (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
YY11 KJO Mileage History
- 17/02/2023152,938 mi
- 17/02/2023152,938 mi
- 20/02/2024164,081 mi+11,143 mi
- 15/02/2025174,826 mi+10,745 mi
- 21/02/2026178,426 mi+3,600 mi
Average of roughly 8,463 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
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