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CE61 ZBX

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,307 mi
Last recorded93,307 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 ZBX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 93,307 miles

Nearside head lamp repair but slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 93,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure bumper damaged nearside fog lamp insecure also (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing intermittent wear on inner track possible early tyre distortion(225/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,909 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 88,909 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 83,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 83,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 98Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily worn on outer edge close to showing cords/ply 225/50/17 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 79,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 225/50r17

Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,314 miles

Diesel emission's passed but print out due to technical error

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 68,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 62,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre shoulder cracked

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,511 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall has slight damage

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner side wall has slight cut not exposing cords

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,294 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 40,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,405 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,348 miles

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

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

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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CE61 ZBX is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE61 ZBX, 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 CE61 ZBX registered?

CE61 ZBX is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 October 2011.

Is CE61 ZBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 ZBX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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