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AJ11 HZE

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,463 mi
Last recorded147,463 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 HZE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 147,463 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 138,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 138,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 128,774 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 128,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 118,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also bold on edges (Dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also bold on edges (Dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 118,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also bold on edges (Dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also bold on edges (Dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 109,467 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 101,591 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 101,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 86,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 75,527 miles

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 75,491 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 75,385 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror dangle (8.3.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2017 62,661 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre has two nails in the tread ()

both rear tyre's have cuts in the tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on the inside edge 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2017 62,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre has two nails in the tread ()

both rear tyre's have cuts in the tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on the inside edge 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2016 51,348 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 38,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2015 38,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AJ11 HZE is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2011 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,552 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ11 HZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ11 HZE registered?

AJ11 HZE is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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