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YE61 EJA

2011 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,766 mi
Last recorded139,766 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 EJA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 139,766 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bush badly worn, should replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil marginal pass , should replace (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play should replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy should replace , marginal pass (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box clamp is broken but exhaust system is secure

Pass 11 Apr 2025 126,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder / primary groove (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer box metal support mounting broken can be welded.

bothside rear trailing arm bush badly worn and play should replace

nearside rear heat shield partially insecure , should secure

Fail 8 Apr 2025 126,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower ,forward bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak has been leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper section (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak has been leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder / primary groove (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer box metal support mounting broken can be welded.

bothside rear trailing arm bush badly worn and play should replace

nearside rear heat shield partially insecure , should secure

Pass 13 Nov 2023 116,763 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 109,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 109,955 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 98,076 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 88,680 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 88,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,325 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,169 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 78,169 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,778 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,376 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,105 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Passenger seat specially adapted

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

Service light on dash

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 40,105 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat specially adapted

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

Service light on dash

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,044 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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YE61 EJA is a 2011 Ford S-max in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE61 EJA, 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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YE61 EJA is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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