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WV61 VBK

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,244 mi
Last recorded106,244 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 VBK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,244 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front top mount sticking slightly when turned

Nearside Front tread depth 2.5

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

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

Offside Front top mount sticking slightly when turned

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fumes in engine bay

Fail 2 Jun 2026 106,244 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front top mount sticking slightly when turned

Nearside Front tread depth 2.5

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

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

Offside Front top mount sticking slightly when turned

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fumes in engine bay

Pass 9 Jun 2025 93,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 93,902 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 85,104 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 76,769 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 73,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 73,759 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 69,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 65,030 miles

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured by exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))

age cracks on both rear tyres

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 May 2020 65,030 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured by exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))

age cracks on both rear tyres

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2019 61,023 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 61,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 55,265 miles

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

engine covers/under-trays blocking view of components

Pass 25 May 2017 50,436 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,598 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2015 38,597 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 32,515 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VBK 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 65%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

WV61 VBK is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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