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2011 Ford S-max Titanium Xsport240a MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for S-max Titanium Xsport240a models manufactured in 2011, based on 37 real MOT test results.

86.5%
Pass Rate
13.5%
Fail Rate
37
Total Tests
36,325
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2011 Ford S-max Titanium Xsport240a MOT Analysis

The 2011 Ford S-max Titanium Xsport240a has an MOT pass rate of 86.5% based on 37 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 36,325 miles on the odometer. With a 13.5% failure rate, the 2011 S-max Titanium Xsport240a is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2011 Ford S-max Titanium Xsport240a is Tyres, responsible for 21.6% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Registration Plates and VIN is the second most common issue at 5.4%. Driver's View of the Road follows at 2.7%.

⚠ Based on limited data (37 tests)

Top failures specific to 2011 models only. The overall S-max Titanium Xsport240a page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Tyres 21.6%
Registration Plates and VIN 5.4%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres21.6%8
2Registration Plates And Vin5.4%2
3Driver's View Of The Road2.7%1
4Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment2.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 36,325 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres5.95% per 10K miRegistration Plates and VIN1.49% per 10K miVisibility0.74% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.74% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres5.9521.6%8
Registration Plates and VIN1.495.4%2
Visibility0.742.7%1
Lamps & Electrical0.742.7%1

Mileage Statistics

36,325
Mean
39,571
Median
29,832
25th Percentile
49,786
75th Percentile
3.72% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2011 Ford S-max Titanium Xsport240a has an MOT pass rate of 86.5% based on 37 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 36,325 miles on the odometer. With a 13.5% failure rate, the 2011 S-max Titanium Xsport240a is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2011 Ford S-max Titanium Xsport240a, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 36,325 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Tyres — 21.6% of failures

Tyres issues account for 21.6% of MOT failures on 2011 Ford S-max Titanium Xsport240a models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Registration Plates and VIN — 5.4% of failures

Registration Plates and VIN issues account for 5.4% of MOT failures on 2011 Ford S-max Titanium Xsport240a models. Registration Plates and VIN issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Driver's View of the Road — 2.7% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 2.7% of MOT failures on 2011 Ford S-max Titanium Xsport240a models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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