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RU52 ELJ

2019 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,406 mi
Last recorded74,406 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 Ford S-max39,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU52 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 74,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside And Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 74,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside And Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,820 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 55,711 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 54,357 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 54,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 43,410 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 43,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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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RU52 ELJ is a 2019 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 39,861 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 RU52 ELJ, 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 7 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 RU52 ELJ registered?

RU52 ELJ is a 2019 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 July 2019.

Is RU52 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU52 ELJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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