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AO61 FVG

2011 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,702 mi
Last recorded149,702 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 FVG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 149,702 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 141,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 133,199 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 129,844 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Nov 2021 117,064 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 108,513 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 87,295 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 May 2018 77,961 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 77,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 72,282 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 72,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear disc outer face slightly scorn/pitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 64,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear disc outer face slightly scorn/pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,387 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,948 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs and pads worn

rear pads 3mm

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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AO61 FVG 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 AO61 FVG, 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 AO61 FVG registered?

AO61 FVG is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is AO61 FVG safe to buy?

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