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EA61 TJO

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,819 mi
Last recorded121,819 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 TJO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 121,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit needs replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 110,664 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped rear

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm(1.5mm is legal minimum) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 110,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Sensor bracket snapped, just resting in hole (1.6 (b))

Exhaust bracket snapped rear

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm(1.5mm is legal minimum) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 101,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts down to 4.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 101,081 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts down to 4.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,589 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 77,648 miles

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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not fully secure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 2 Oct 2020 71,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not fully secure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,093 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective. still supported

Fail 28 Sep 2019 62,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective. still supported

Pass 2 Oct 2018 52,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Front tyre worn , cut on side and inner edge strong 235/45R 18

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Rear cracking on edge and got nail

engine cover and tray obstruction not view of under side of components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,499 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre slightly cut on tread

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,624 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85 to 90% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Washer jets semi-blocked.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85 to 90% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 34,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads below around 95%+ worn and outer pad below 1.5mm. (3.5.1g)

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

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85 to 90% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Washer jets semi-blocked.

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85 to 90% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 95% worn at 2mm max. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 25,554 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 25,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,868 miles

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 TJO is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 2,179cc diesel 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 EA61 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

EA61 TJO is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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