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VN21 PBX

2021 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,089 mi
Last recorded16,089 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford S-max35,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN21 PBX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 16,089 miles

Central Rear SEAT MISSING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

SERVICE LIGHT ON

TPMS LIGHT ON

vehicle has damage but no sharp edges

Pass 12 May 2025 14,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 10,796 miles

Central Rear seat missing

Fail 25 Jun 2024 10,796 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault belts faulty warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bar (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear seat missing

Nearside Rear seat missing

Fail 29 Apr 2024 10,789 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault seat belt faulty (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear seat missing

Nearside Rear seat missing

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated HAS BEEN DRIVENFLAT (5.2.3 (l))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Offside Front tyre driven flat damaged

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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VN21 PBX is a 2021 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN21 PBX, 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 VN21 PBX registered?

VN21 PBX is a 2021 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 May 2021.

Is VN21 PBX safe to buy?

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