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BV61 XXB

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,427 mi
Last recorded122,427 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 XXB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 122,427 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 121,020 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 121,020 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 110,880 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

High mount stop lamp disconnected

High mount stop lamp disconnected

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside front outer cv joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 110,880 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

High mount stop lamp disconnected

High mount stop lamp disconnected

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front outer cv joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 103,233 miles

All 4 x tyres worn on edges

Coil spring corroded Rear Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 103,233 miles

All 4 x tyres worn on edges

Coil spring corroded Rear Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,286 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 97,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 89,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** AT LIMIT *** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 89,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** AT LIMIT *** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 82,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 82,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Aug 2018 70,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 62,338 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 52,844 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper spring missing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 30,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,103 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 XXB is a 2011 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BV61 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

BV61 XXB is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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