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SP61 UXO

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,154 mi
Last recorded159,154 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 159,154 miles

surface rust on subframes +suspension arms

Fail 19 Jun 2024 159,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface rust on subframes +suspension arms

Pass 6 Jan 2023 147,125 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,592 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 127,592 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield not very secure

Fail 27 Jun 2019 101,067 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolt ready to fall out (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Off side and near side trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield not very secure

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,226 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,665 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 80,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,489 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jul 2015 44,126 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,718 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 29,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SP61 UXO is a 2011 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP61 UXO, 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 UXO registered?

SP61 UXO is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is SP61 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 UXO shows 15 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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