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BF61 JXE

2011 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,486 mi
Last recorded109,486 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 JXE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 109,486 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 109,486 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 103,069 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 103,069 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 98,843 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 98,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,283 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 93,281 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside 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 12 Jan 2021 87,503 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 87,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,154 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 82,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,555 miles

Rear inner position lamps not working

Pass 1 Jul 2017 65,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

child seats fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 65,806 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

child seats fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,171 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,873 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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BF61 JXE is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF61 JXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF61 JXE registered?

BF61 JXE is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is BF61 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 JXE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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