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AE61 DXH

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,134 mi
Last recorded185,134 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 DXH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 185,134 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 177,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 160,986 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 160,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 144,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 127,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,623 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,132 miles

oil level high

Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,521 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 89,518 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft likely to become detached offside front (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Sep 2018 89,205 miles

Drive shaft joint excessively worn offside front outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,275 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Sep 2017 75,920 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)

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,140 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 53,853 miles

Front pads getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,394 miles

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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AE61 DXH is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE61 DXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE61 DXH?

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What year was AE61 DXH registered?

AE61 DXH is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is AE61 DXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE61 DXH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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