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WV61 LRU

2011 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,425 mi
Last recorded141,425 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 LRU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 141,425 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 137,912 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 133,382 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 133,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 128,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2022 128,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 118,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 105,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 87,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,953 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,283 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

Pass 5 Sep 2014 14,842 miles

n/s/r tyre puncture

Fail 5 Sep 2014 14,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center stoplight in-op

n/s/r tyre puncture

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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WV61 LRU is a 2011 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV61 LRU, 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 WV61 LRU registered?

WV61 LRU is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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