2011 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EY61 UKN
2011 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 117,236 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY61 UKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 117,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY61 UKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford S-Max (EY61 UKN) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EY61 UKN Mileage History
- 05/08/202376,327 mi
- 25/07/202484,924 mi+8,597 mi
- 11/07/202597,189 mi+12,265 mi
- 14/07/202597,317 mi+128 mi
- 31/07/2026117,236 mi+19,919 mi
Average of roughly 13,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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