2011 Ford S-MAX 2.2L Diesel · EK61 ARU
2011 Ford S-MAX (2.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 110,199 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK61 ARU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2022
- 110,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK61 ARU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2011 Ford S-Max (EK61 ARU) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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