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EA61 YMR

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,917 mi
Last recorded156,917 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 156,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bushing also perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system generally corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 147,317 miles

Exhaust system generally corroded.

Rear anti roll bar "D" bushes perished.

Rear exhaust has very slight blow.

n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs corroded.

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded.

Fail 8 Nov 2024 147,141 miles

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

Exhaust system generally corroded.

Rear anti roll bar "D" bushes perished.

Rear exhaust has very slight blow.

n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs corroded.

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2023 141,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 127,641 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,456 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 103,712 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,594 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 81,946 miles

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

rear tyres worn/perished

Fail 12 Nov 2018 81,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear tyres worn/perished

Pass 17 Nov 2017 70,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 17 Nov 2016 57,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,289 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YMR is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

EA61 YMR is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is EA61 YMR safe to buy?

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