2021 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · EN21 RZB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of brake component wear. While it passed the most recent test in June 2026 at 36,436 miles, it failed just one day prior due to an inoperative nearside front headlamp levelling device and worn front enough discs. The persistence of brake-related defects across the last three tests suggests that components are addressed reactively rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, moving from 23,882 miles in June 2024 to 30,212 miles in 2025, and reaching 36,436 miles in 2026. This low-average usage indicates the car has not been subjected to high-distance motorway commuting, which often correlates with the specific types of wear noted in the history. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and associated hardware. The MOT history specifically flags pitting and scoring on both front and rear brake discs between 2024 and 2025, alongside thinning pads. This suggests the discs may be prone to corrosion, possibly due to periods of standing stationary given the low annual mileage. Additionally, the 2025 advisory regarding sidewall cracking on the offside rear tyre indicates that the rubber may be beginning to age despite the low mileage, necessitating a check for dry rot across all tyres.