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2020 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · DF20 VBO

DF20 VBO

2020 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 39,767 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
FORD S-MAX
Year / Origin
2020 · Chester
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Jul 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
39,767 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Jul 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2020
Engine
1995cc
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DF20 VBO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
  • 39,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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DF20 VBO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 08:54
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Ford S-Max (DF20 VBO) between July 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.

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DF20 VBO Mileage History

  1. 04/07/202322,451 mi
  2. 01/07/202427,110 mi+4,659 mi
  3. 02/07/202532,593 mi+5,483 mi
  4. 30/06/202639,758 mi+7,165 mi
  5. 08/07/202639,767 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 5,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 DG
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
92
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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