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SP61 MXS

2011 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,965 mi
Last recorded130,965 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 MXS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 130,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 123,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,808 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 103,244 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 82,616 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 74,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,760 miles

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

slight lipping on front discs

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,698 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm n/s/f and o/s/f tyres on 3mm

rear pads low

Fail 16 Sep 2014 31,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre on 2mm n/s/f and o/s/f tyres on 3mm

rear pads low

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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SP61 MXS is a 2011 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP61 MXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP61 MXS?

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What year was SP61 MXS registered?

SP61 MXS is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SP61 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 MXS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP61 MXS have outstanding finance?

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