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EF65 LRA

2015 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,358 mi
Last recorded83,358 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF65 LRA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 83,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 22 May 2026 83,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 76,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 69,202 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 60,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 50,758 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 34,739 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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 23,375 miles

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

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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EF65 LRA is a 2015 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 EF65 LRA, 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 EF65 LRA registered?

EF65 LRA is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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