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BU65 TZX

2015 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,842 mi
Last recorded120,842 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 TZX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 120,842 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace ASAP very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 120,837 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace ASAP very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 108,214 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 99,270 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 88,432 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clockspring noisy

Fail 19 Apr 2023 88,432 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clockspring noisy

coolant below minimum

Pass 21 Apr 2022 79,877 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant below minimum

noise from steering wheel internals

Pass 5 May 2021 68,327 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 56,385 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2019 40,814 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 TZX is a 2015 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU65 TZX?

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What year was BU65 TZX registered?

BU65 TZX is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is BU65 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 TZX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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