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ST61 AZU

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,667 mi
Last recorded97,667 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 AZU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 97,667 miles

Underbody undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2025 96,174 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components,very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 96,169 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components,very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 93,014 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint marked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 90,075 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp loose,rattling

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front top mounting rough on lock to lock

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

Offside Front top mounting rough on lock to lock

Fail 11 Aug 2023 90,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top mounting rough on lock to lock

Central Rear exhaust clamp loose,rattling

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front top mounting rough on lock to lock

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 87,456 miles

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

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

Front engine oil over filled

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 87,456 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front engine oil over filled

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,795 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,397 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 82,397 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 79,745 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 79,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,789 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,085 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,179 miles

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

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 7 Nov 2016 53,119 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre's wearing inside & outside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,119 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 35,883 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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ST61 AZU is a 2011 Ford S-max in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST61 AZU, 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 ST61 AZU registered?

ST61 AZU is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is ST61 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 AZU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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