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DG61 FBD

2011 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,811 mi
Last recorded125,811 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 FBD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 125,811 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 125,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 119,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 119,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 113,269 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edge

oil leak

play o/s/f ball joint

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 107,561 miles

exhaust blow rear

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Fail 15 Sep 2022 107,561 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

exhaust blow rear

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 24 Sep 2021 102,169 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn

rear springs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 102,169 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn

rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 98,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 98,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,315 miles

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

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

slight play nearside rear trailing arm bush

Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,675 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2255017. on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2015 37,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2255017. on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,606 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DG61 FBD is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 DG61 FBD, 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 DG61 FBD registered?

DG61 FBD is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is DG61 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 FBD 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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