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BV61 RLO

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,335 mi
Last recorded133,335 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 RLO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 133,335 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 133,334 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure hinge broken to weld. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 126,951 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 119,226 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 111,869 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 111,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 105,070 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 105,070 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,252 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn away (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,321 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,788 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 76,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 70,766 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,036 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,513 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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BV61 RLO is a 2011 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BV61 RLO, 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 BV61 RLO registered?

BV61 RLO is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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