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EA61 JTY

2011 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,517 mi
Last recorded131,517 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 JTY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 131,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 124,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2025 124,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 113,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 101,975 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front slight distortion to head light beam pattern

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 92,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 84,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,903 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low and bald inner outer edges

Offside Rear tyre low and cracked

Rear both trailing arms bushes cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2020 78,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre low and bald inner outer edges

Offside Rear tyre low and cracked

Rear both trailing arms bushes cracked

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,503 miles

Offside Rear slight distortion to tyre tread

exhaust heat shield loose

slight movement in both track rod arms

Fail 18 Feb 2019 68,503 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight distortion to tyre tread

exhaust heat shield loose

slight movement in both track rod arms

Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,043 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 45,371 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,404 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 25,302 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 25,302 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 JTY is a 2011 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JTY, 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 JTY registered?

EA61 JTY is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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