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AV21 ETL

2021 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,148 mi
Last recorded95,148 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford S-max35,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV21 ETL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 95,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,333 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 90,333 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2024 60,450 miles

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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AV21 ETL is a 2021 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 35,148 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 AV21 ETL, 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 5 years old, this Ford S-max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV21 ETL?

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What year was AV21 ETL registered?

AV21 ETL is a 2021 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 June 2021.

Is AV21 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV21 ETL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV21 ETL have outstanding finance?

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