2011 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Petrol · SA61 HDU
2011 Ford S-MAX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 80,934 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA61 HDU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2024
- 80,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA61 HDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford S-Max (SA61 HDU) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2024 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
SA61 HDU Mileage History
- 03/05/202271,770 mi
- 03/05/202377,894 mi+6,124 mi
- 29/04/202480,932 mi+3,038 mi
- 28/05/202480,934 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,430 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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