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P8 LLM

2021 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,974 mi
Last recorded28,974 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford S-max35,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 LLM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 28,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 19,188 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 19,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 14,020 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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P8 LLM is a 2021 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P8 LLM, 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 P8 LLM registered?

P8 LLM is a 2021 Ford S-max, first registered on 2 February 2021.

Is P8 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 LLM 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 P8 LLM have outstanding finance?

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