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DB53 NTS

2019 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,549 mi
Last recorded72,549 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 Ford S-max39,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB53 NTS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,549 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 59,569 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 45,421 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 45,417 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 32,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 22,169 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2022 22,168 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

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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DB53 NTS is a 2019 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 71.4%.

Across all 2019 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 39,861 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 DB53 NTS, 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 7 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 DB53 NTS?

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What year was DB53 NTS registered?

DB53 NTS is a 2019 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 March 2019.

Is DB53 NTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB53 NTS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DB53 NTS have outstanding finance?

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