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EJ70 LZE

2020 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,928 mi
Last recorded21,928 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Ford S-max34,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ70 LZE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 21,928 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 Fitted In the back seats. ()

Fail 28 Apr 2026 21,904 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 Fitted In the back seats. ()

Pass 29 Apr 2025 12,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 11,872 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 10,269 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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EJ70 LZE is a 2020 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ70 LZE, 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 EJ70 LZE?

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What year was EJ70 LZE registered?

EJ70 LZE is a 2020 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 November 2020.

Is EJ70 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ70 LZE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ70 LZE have outstanding finance?

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