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HJ70 GVC

2020 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,216 mi
Last recorded70,216 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Ford S-max34,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ70 GVC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 70,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 62,990 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 62,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose centre row (7.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 57,269 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 41,477 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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HJ70 GVC is a 2020 Ford S-max in Black 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 HJ70 GVC, 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 HJ70 GVC registered?

HJ70 GVC is a 2020 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 September 2020.

Is HJ70 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ70 GVC 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.

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