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YJ20 UHT

2020 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,943 mi
Last recorded40,943 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Ford S-max34,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ20 UHT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 40,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 37,180 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 37,180 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 28 May 2024 29,329 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 29,287 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 21,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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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YJ20 UHT is a 2020 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 34,668 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 YJ20 UHT, 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 6 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 YJ20 UHT registered?

YJ20 UHT is a 2020 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 May 2020.

Is YJ20 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ20 UHT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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