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BG61 ZTZ

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,350 mi
Last recorded139,350 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 ZTZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 139,350 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bad water marks between plate replace asap (0.1 (b))

corrosion across the underside of vehicle heavier towards the rear

Fail 11 Mar 2026 139,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bad water marks between plate replace asap (0.1 (b))

corrosion across the underside of vehicle heavier towards the rear

Pass 10 Feb 2025 131,418 miles

3rd row occasional seats not in use boot space being used belts/buckles not checked

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner shoulders have dropped (5.2.3 (e))

Front front brake noisy pads and discs okay

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads difficult to see appear low but possibly has 3-4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple suspension arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 118,707 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch near shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear most buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch near shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,421 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge and has a cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 101,178 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,300 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear metal hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 92,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear metal hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 85,025 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Rear most nearside seat belt buckle casing is missing

Washers are weak

Fail 11 Feb 2020 85,025 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear most nearside seat belt buckle casing is missing

Washers are weak

Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,353 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,770 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,793 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,436 miles

stage iv emissions too low too read

undertray and engine cover fitted to vehicle obscuring components

Fail 14 Oct 2015 53,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stage iv emissions too low too read

undertray and engine cover fitted to vehicle obscuring components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

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 ZTZ is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG61 ZTZ, 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 BG61 ZTZ registered?

BG61 ZTZ is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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