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BG61 SSK

2011 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,227 mi
Last recorded150,227 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 SSK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 150,227 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All subframe mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All, both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (lower mounts) suspension arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 150,223 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Heavy corrosion inner face. (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All subframe mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All, both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (lower mounts) suspension arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 146,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 140,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 133,135 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 133,135 miles

Offside Position lamp not working Front and Rear. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH SIDES inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 116,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 109,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 109,461 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both Sides, (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 100,135 miles

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 16 Nov 2017 91,311 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2015 74,547 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,684 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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BG61 SSK is a 2011 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG61 SSK, 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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BG61 SSK is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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