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AY61 WDR

2011 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,150 mi
Last recorded174,150 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 WDR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 174,150 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear dogbone mount perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd from last exhaust mount has separated from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose at rear of vehicle

Fail 23 May 2026 174,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split along inner edge showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear dogbone mount perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd from last exhaust mount has separated from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose at rear of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2025 162,174 miles

Both front wheels smaller than rear wheels

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 151,054 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 148,922 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 148,922 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 135,749 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 129,992 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 129,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 122,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Nov 2019 116,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing saw tooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 96,749 miles

NS door mirror loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs lipped

rear trailing arm bushes unbonded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 85,596 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn Thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,880 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,721 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 65,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,992 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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AY61 WDR is a 2011 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY61 WDR, 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 AY61 WDR registered?

AY61 WDR is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AY61 WDR safe to buy?

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