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EA61 XKE

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,155 mi
Last recorded92,155 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 XKE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 92,155 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,096 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 86,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear also tread stepped slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,825 miles

Both rear tyres tread stepped inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 83,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 77,594 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush starting to split

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush starting to split

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 72,110 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 68,666 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 68,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,081 miles

Nearside Front edges of tyre tread worn.remainder 2mm depth

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre tread worn/flat spot

Offside Front inner edge of tyre tread worn

Fail 9 Mar 2018 65,081 miles

Nearside Front edges of tyre tread worn.remainder 2mm depth

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre tread worn/flat spot

Offside Front inner edge of tyre tread worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,898 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 61,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,060 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 45,057 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 33,269 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 32,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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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EA61 XKE is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver 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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

EA61 XKE is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is EA61 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 XKE 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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