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Ford S-MAX

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

S61 TJAMOT history

S61 TJA is a blue diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 19 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2024.

S61 TJA blue Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
154,061 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 TJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 TJA was last recorded at 154,061 miles on 23 Jan 2024, 5,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,821 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,240 miles
Average per year
10,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,061 miles
  • 2023 – 148,821 miles
  • 2022 – 139,777 miles
  • 2021 – 133,137 miles
  • 2020 – 129,369 miles
  • 2019 – 121,124 miles
  • 2018 – 113,364 miles
  • 2016 – 95,305 miles
  • 2015 – 81,930 miles
  • 2014 – 66,042 miles
  • 2013 – 49,052 miles
  • 2012 – 31,710 miles
  • 2011 – 15,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,061 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,061 miles (+5,240)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,061 miles
    Test number
    224807762741
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,821 miles (+9,044)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,821 miles
    Test number
    321601521573
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass139,777 miles (+6,640)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,777 miles
    Test number
    968970701421
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,137 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,137 miles
    Test number
    542187274291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,369 miles (+8,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,369 miles
    Test number
    684178763165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,124 miles (+7,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,124 miles
    Test number
    907371994292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,364 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,364 miles
    Test number
    342900338466
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail113,338 miles (+18,033)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,338 miles
    Test number
    772552660150
    • DangerousNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass95,305 miles (+13,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,305 miles
    Test number
    596470465879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass81,930 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,930 miles
    Test number
    806571025026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,929 miles (+15,887)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,929 miles
    Test number
    807290825030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass66,042 miles (+16,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,042 miles
    Test number
    478871514052
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass49,052 miles (+17,342)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,052 miles
    Test number
    156791513446
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
    • NoteOffside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
    • NoteRear boot seats stored away not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

  14. Pass31,710 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,710 miles
    Test number
    107936912408
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteUnable to check tailgate seatbelts due to seats stored away

  15. Fail31,710 miles (+16,477)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,710 miles
    Test number
    167206312477
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteUnable to check tailgate seatbelts due to seats stored away

  16. Pass15,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,233 miles
    Test number
    595701631025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S61 TJA

Does S61 TJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S61 TJA expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S61 TJA?
The MOT on S61 TJA expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S61 TJA done?
S61 TJA was recorded at 154,061 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2024, an average of 10,698 miles a year.
Has S61 TJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 TJA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on S61 TJA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S61 TJA find?
S61 TJA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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