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DF20 VBO

2020 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,767 mi
Last recorded39,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Ford S-max34,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF20 VBO
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 39,767 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2026 39,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2025 32,593 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 27,110 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 22,451 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 22,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 20,544 miles

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

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

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

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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DF20 VBO 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 71.4%.

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 DF20 VBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF20 VBO?

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What year was DF20 VBO registered?

DF20 VBO is a 2020 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 March 2020.

Is DF20 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF20 VBO 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 DF20 VBO have outstanding finance?

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