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EA61 HSD

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,349 mi
Last recorded86,349 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 HSD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 86,349 miles

Central Rear High level Brake lamp not working.

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 86,349 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Both washers inop. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear High level Brake lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 83,843 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,221 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 78,221 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,775 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,474 miles

both front tyres low tread and slightly out of shape

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2015 41,738 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 41,738 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,869 miles

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

high level centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre has a small deep cut on inner edge

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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EA61 HSD is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA61 HSD, 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 EA61 HSD registered?

EA61 HSD is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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