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KY65 VLM

2015 Ford S-max

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY65 VLM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 65,560 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 59,832 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and nearside front ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 54,739 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 54,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 48,036 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 24 Aug 2021 41,002 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 35,063 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,666 miles

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

Engine cover. Under tray Covers fitted and Cover sills fitted..

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 25,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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KY65 VLM is a 2015 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY65 VLM, 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 KY65 VLM registered?

KY65 VLM is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 September 2015.

Is KY65 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY65 VLM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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