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BN61 ZKM

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,115 mi
Last recorded171,115 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 ZKM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 171,115 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 171,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 157,788 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 142,656 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 120,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trail bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 101,460 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,048 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,916 miles

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

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

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,740 miles

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

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

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

undertrays obscuring underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2016 74,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

undertrays obscuring underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,208 miles

Nearside Rear WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNERR EDGE

Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNERR EDGE

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspections

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

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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BN61 ZKM is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN61 ZKM, 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 BN61 ZKM registered?

BN61 ZKM is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 October 2011.

Is BN61 ZKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 ZKM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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