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BV61 XVE

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,579 mi
Last recorded111,579 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 XVE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 111,579 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 111,579 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 107,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,253 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 93,253 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 81,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Borderline (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 61,625 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 57,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

two front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 17,196 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 12,339 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 12,339 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 XVE is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BV61 XVE, 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 BV61 XVE registered?

BV61 XVE is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is BV61 XVE safe to buy?

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