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LJ11 CAE

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,471 mi
Last recorded157,471 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 CAE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 157,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 143,863 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 135,139 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 127,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 127,070 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,197 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,969 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 94,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,416 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

n/s/r light has some segments missing

Pass 23 May 2017 81,171 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 81,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 64,883 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 50,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 50,049 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 32,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LJ11 CAE is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ11 CAE, 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 LJ11 CAE registered?

LJ11 CAE is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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