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BD61 WVZ

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,285 mi
Last recorded141,285 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 WVZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 141,285 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2025 141,285 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2024 132,963 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 124,344 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 112,360 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 112,360 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 105,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,673 miles

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

corrosion on rear coil springs

unable to see/inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 12 Oct 2019 88,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner brake pad wearing thin

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm( large rear bush) slightly split/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 positions ()

Rear coil springs corroded

middle and rear exhaust system metal hanger mounts corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,965 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on tread on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,460 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,071 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,286 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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BD61 WVZ is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD61 WVZ, 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 BD61 WVZ registered?

BD61 WVZ is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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The MOT history for BD61 WVZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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