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S3 MNK

2023 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,347 mi
Last recorded13,347 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 MNK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 13,347 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 126,121 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 126,021 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 115,941 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 106,374 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 97,054 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 87,444 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 87,339 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,137 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,552 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 68,128 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,147 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 51,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,456 miles

Both front tyres wearing BADLY on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,043 miles

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

n s f tyre is getting low on inner edge

o s f tyre is getting low on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,565 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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S3 MNK is a 2023 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S3 MNK, 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 3 years old, this Ford S-max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S3 MNK registered?

S3 MNK is a 2023 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 January 2023.

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