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AJ61 BKE

2011 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,581 mi
Last recorded125,581 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford S-max82,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BKE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 125,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 119,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 112,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 112,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,637 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,927 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 93,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 89,832 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 89,852 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,228 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 81,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,082 miles

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

N/S/R Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

N/S/R Tyre Bald On Outer Edge And Worn On Inner Edge

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn Slight On Inner Edge

O/S/R Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

O/S/R Tyre Worn Slight On Inner Edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,038 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,447 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 30,360 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on tread and showing signs of wear on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing low

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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AJ61 BKE is a 2011 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ61 BKE, 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 AJ61 BKE registered?

AJ61 BKE is a 2011 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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