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DE61 SYJ

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,683 mi
Last recorded134,683 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 SYJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 134,683 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,034 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to the near side rear brake ferral

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust bracket is corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2020 120,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to the near side rear brake ferral

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust bracket is corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 102,052 miles

front brake discs corroded

front reg plate cracked

nsf lower arm lower arm ball joint rubber perished

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,017 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 65,076 miles

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 65,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has cords exposed on inner tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,423 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,609 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear seats folded flat

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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DE61 SYJ is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DE61 SYJ, 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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DE61 SYJ is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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