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L888 TRU

2021 Ford S-max

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,222 mi
Last recorded136,222 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Ford S-max35,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 TRU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 136,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 60,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked along the whole registration (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 132,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 35,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 33,075 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear cut to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2023 126,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 121,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 115,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,446 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2020 105,315 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,950 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fly eye/tints (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,225 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 92,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 90,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 82,449 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,348 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2016 81,348 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 72,076 miles

rear brake pads appear low

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,597 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system fouling body

Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,230 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,761 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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L888 TRU is a 2021 Ford S-max in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L888 TRU, 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.

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What year was L888 TRU registered?

L888 TRU is a 2021 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 August 2021.

Is L888 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 TRU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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