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AO61 UPD

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,158 mi
Last recorded86,158 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UPD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 86,158 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 85,237 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,103 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 81,103 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,435 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,450 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 67,844 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 67,844 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,237 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 52,858 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,252 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 38,451 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,054 miles

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

advisory ,,under tray / engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 31,036 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

advisory ,,under tray / engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 22,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 UPD is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver 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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

AO61 UPD is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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