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DC61 AAU

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,631 mi
Last recorded120,631 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC61 AAU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 120,631 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 112,599 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,098 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 108,098 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose and rattling

Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,436 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,289 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x5 ()

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,013 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread pattern

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes have some bonding deterioration but no movement detected

Fail 21 Apr 2017 65,977 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 56,841 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,791 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,893 miles

Front wheel alignment needs checking.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 41,891 miles

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

Front wheel alignment needs checking.

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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DC61 AAU is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DC61 AAU, 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 DC61 AAU registered?

DC61 AAU is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is DC61 AAU safe to buy?

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