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YR61 FVA

2011 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

168,470 mi
Last recorded168,470 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 FVA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 168,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Door slight damage

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 168,470 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Door slight damage

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 148,085 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 148,083 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure FRONT AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 135,507 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 135,494 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2022 132,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 117,884 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 117,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 105,523 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 105,523 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 98,486 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 98,486 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 90,642 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 90,642 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))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 82,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 82,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,073 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,950 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 63,950 miles

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

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

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 Oct 2014 54,821 miles

Rear pads worn

Fail 15 Oct 2014 54,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear pads worn

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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YR61 FVA is a 2011 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YR61 FVA, 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 YR61 FVA registered?

YR61 FVA is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YR61 FVA shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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