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AO61 TYS

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,308 mi
Last recorded123,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 TYS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 123,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17 unevenly worn on outer edge will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 123,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17 unevenly worn on outer edge will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 119,624 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 119,561 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumps in outer sidewalls of offside and nearside rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 both front tyres on 2 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 115,142 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 225/50/17 both rear tyres underinflated nearside has a nail in it (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,846 miles

Nearside repeater lens missing

Fail 3 Jan 2023 110,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside rear outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside repeater lens missing

Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,220 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 101,220 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 84,589 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 71,760 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 71,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 54,752 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 54,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 37,269 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Movement in Nearside headlamp unit but still secure

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2014 24,459 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TYS is a 2011 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO61 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

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

Is AO61 TYS safe to buy?

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