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MB53 KAZ

2021 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,125 mi
Last recorded38,125 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford S-max35,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB53 KAZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 38,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 127,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 30,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 121,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 20,751 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 114,752 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 111,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 99,568 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,493 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,287 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 80,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,243 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,977 miles

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

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

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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MB53 KAZ is a 2021 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MB53 KAZ, 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

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What year was MB53 KAZ registered?

MB53 KAZ is a 2021 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 February 2021.

Is MB53 KAZ safe to buy?

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