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RO21 YLJ

2021 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,862 mi
Last recorded43,862 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford S-max35,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO21 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 43,862 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 43,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 26,933 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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RO21 YLJ is a 2021 Ford S-max in Red 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 RO21 YLJ, 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

How do I check the history of RO21 YLJ?

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What year was RO21 YLJ registered?

RO21 YLJ is a 2021 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 April 2021.

Is RO21 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO21 YLJ 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 RO21 YLJ have outstanding finance?

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