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AF61 VEK

2011 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,967 mi
Last recorded138,967 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VEK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 138,967 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 137,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened by spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar socket adapter fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2023 136,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded OS

Fail 10 Oct 2023 136,803 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded OS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspect wiper/washer stalk fault

Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,346 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 130,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 130,290 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 126,333 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,585 miles

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2017 101,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

wipers poor

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,524 miles

Rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,733 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Sep 2015 71,733 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,072 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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AF61 VEK is a 2011 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF61 VEK, 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 AF61 VEK registered?

AF61 VEK is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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