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BF61 LUH

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,317 mi
Last recorded158,317 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 LUH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 158,317 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 152,166 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 141,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 141,048 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 130,310 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 130,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,511 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 110,260 miles

Central Rear Exhaust hanger corroded away.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad at 1;5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 110,260 miles

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

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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Exhaust hanger corroded away.

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad at 1;5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 104,443 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 94,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and central seats ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row of seats stowed away ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,766 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 88,738 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,055 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear ridge (3.5.1i)

child seats x3 fitted at time of test

rear seats (third row)not in use at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,192 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 44,932 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 LUH is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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