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SP61 UWU

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,560 mi
Last recorded152,560 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 UWU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,560 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front shocker slight leak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle & all lower arms slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2025 152,560 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front shocker slight leak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle & all lower arms slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 140,558 miles

Offside Front shocker slightly leaking

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

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

Rear axle, all arms, springs, drop links and shockers all slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f lower bottom arms, front bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2024 140,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shocker slightly leaking

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

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

Rear axle, all arms, springs, drop links and shockers all slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f lower bottom arms, front bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2023 130,184 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Rear axle & all suspension arms slightly corroded

exhaust front to rear slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 130,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front subframe slightly corroded

Rear axle & all suspension arms slightly corroded

exhaust front to rear slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 119,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 119,181 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 111,923 miles

both front tyre scrubbing on inner

exhaust slightly corroded front to rear

Fail 12 Aug 2021 111,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyre scrubbing on inner

exhaust slightly corroded front to rear

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,765 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,069 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 98,065 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust brackets broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 87,571 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,945 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 77,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,690 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 67,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,855 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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SP61 UWU is a 2011 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP61 UWU, 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 SP61 UWU registered?

SP61 UWU is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 October 2011.

Is SP61 UWU safe to buy?

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