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AV61 FVA

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,207 mi
Last recorded140,207 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 FVA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 140,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 140,207 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear dampness around brake calliper

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

Offside Rear dampness around brake calliper

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 134,585 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.32mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 134,585 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.32mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 130,199 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 122,555 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread worn

Rear brake pads wearing low

both rear trailing arm front bushes becoming unbonded

engine oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,671 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 110,315 miles

front discs poor

Fail 22 Sep 2017 110,315 miles

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

front discs poor

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,378 miles

Front BOTH tyres worn on edges

long travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,163 miles

back row of seats not presented for test

front number olate cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2015 84,163 miles

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

back row of seats not presented for test

front number olate cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,396 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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AV61 FVA is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV61 FVA, 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 AV61 FVA registered?

AV61 FVA is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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