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BU65 RAK

2015 Ford S-max

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,408 mi
Last recorded109,408 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 RAK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 109,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Light Unit Cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2025 104,436 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 104,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 93,024 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 76,027 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2022 50,180 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,680 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 23,738 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 16,991 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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BU65 RAK is a 2015 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2015 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 56,952 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 BU65 RAK, 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 11 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU65 RAK registered?

BU65 RAK is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 November 2015.

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