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MS53 WLS

2020 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,087 mi
Last recorded46,087 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Ford S-max34,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS53 WLS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 46,087 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn, worn edges low inner edge close to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2024 35,283 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 22,835 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 22,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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MS53 WLS is a 2020 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MS53 WLS, 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 MS53 WLS?

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What year was MS53 WLS registered?

MS53 WLS is a 2020 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 September 2020.

Is MS53 WLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS53 WLS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MS53 WLS have outstanding finance?

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