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AO70 ZDC

2020 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,758 mi
Last recorded31,758 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2020 Ford S-max34,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO70 ZDC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 31,758 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 31,758 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 30,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear seats folded flat at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 21 Feb 2025 30,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear seats folded flat at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 1 May 2024 22,435 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 18,623 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jul 2023 18,623 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AO70 ZDC is a 2020 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2020 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 34,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO70 ZDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 6 years old, this Ford S-max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO70 ZDC registered?

AO70 ZDC is a 2020 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 October 2020.

Is AO70 ZDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO70 ZDC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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