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AY20 HLG

2020 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,797 mi
Last recorded56,797 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Ford S-max34,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY20 HLG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 56,797 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 56,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on @ dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 45,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper trim damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2025 45,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper trim damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2024 32,538 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Feb 2024 32,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill outer cover damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 21,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 21,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AY20 HLG is a 2020 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AY20 HLG, 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 AY20 HLG registered?

AY20 HLG is a 2020 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 March 2020.

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