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AF61 XMS

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,913 mi
Last recorded96,913 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 XMS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,913 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 10 Dec 2025 96,913 miles

Exhaust system insecure center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Dec 2024 91,240 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 87,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 82,590 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only working on less than 50 % (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 82,586 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear box missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush broken away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush broken away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board box missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only working on less than 50 % (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,949 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,565 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 43,565 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,759 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 24,845 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XMS 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 AF61 XMS, 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

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What year was AF61 XMS registered?

AF61 XMS is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AF61 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 XMS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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