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ET21 GLJ

2021 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,704 mi
Last recorded39,704 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford S-max35,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET21 GLJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 39,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine coolant close to minimum

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2025 31,652 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2024 26,986 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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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ET21 GLJ is a 2021 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET21 GLJ, 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 ET21 GLJ?

You can check the full history of ET21 GLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ET21 GLJ registered?

ET21 GLJ is a 2021 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 July 2021.

Is ET21 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET21 GLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET21 GLJ have outstanding finance?

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