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SL61 VCT

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,160 mi
Last recorded117,160 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 VCT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 117,160 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness is 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2024 114,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness is 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover, slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness is 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 110,182 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Anti roll bar link arm ball joint dust cover , slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 106,831 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion on underside of car.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,630 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2021 101,628 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,205 miles

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle .

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,326 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,131 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inside .. no cord showing

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

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

Offside Rear worn on inside ..no cord showing

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 69,131 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement knuckle arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush knuckle arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear worn on inside .. no cord showing

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

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

Offside Rear worn on inside ..no cord showing

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,291 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 36,922 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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SL61 VCT is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver 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 SL61 VCT, 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 SL61 VCT registered?

SL61 VCT is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is SL61 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 VCT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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