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BT61 DWV

2011 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,516 mi
Last recorded137,516 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 DWV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 137,516 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 125,662 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 112,548 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 112,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 98,862 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,430 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 79,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,599 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 66,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button lose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,901 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,942 miles

Front pads approx. 75% worn.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 47,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front pads approx. 75% worn.

Nearside Front Tyre totally bald on inner edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,564 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,204 miles

Both fronts wearing on edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre 2.1mm in centre.

Fail 19 Dec 2014 28,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both fronts wearing on edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre 2.1mm in centre.

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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BT61 DWV is a 2011 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT61 DWV, 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 BT61 DWV registered?

BT61 DWV is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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