2011 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AV61 URB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward reactive rather proactive upkeep. While it passed the most recent test in September 2025 at 152,717 miles, the list of advisories has increased significantly compared to the clean record in 2024. The tester flagged multiple issues across the braking, suspension, and tyre systems, indicating that components are now being addressed only as they approach legal failure limits rather than through scheduled replacement. At a recorded 152,717 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a car of this age. The data shows steady use, with roughly 5,500 miles covered between the September 2024 and 2025 tests, and over 10,000 miles between 2023 and 2024. This consistent mileage suggests the car has not sat stationary, which also explains the accelerated wear observed on mechanical rubber and metal components. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The history shows a recurring pattern of worn and pitted brake discs dating back to 2023, with thinning pads again noted in the 2025 test. The persistent corrosion on both rear coil springs, first flagged in 2022 and again in 2025, represents a structural risk of sudden failure if the rust continues to progress. Additionally, the damaged nearside front track rod end dust cover noted in 2025 suggests that steering geometry components are beginning to suffer from environmental ingress. The drivetrain also requires attention, following the 2023 failure due to a split offside front CV boot and a previous advisory for a severely deteriorated nearside drive shaft boot in 2022. Given that both front inner tyres were flagged as near the legal limit in September 2025, the vehicle will likely require a full set of rubber shortly. The overall record indicates a vehicle that is reaching a stage where age-related wear items and suspension components require frequent replacement to maintain safety standards.