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LJ61 ARE

2015 Ford S-max

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 ARE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 84,655 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 84,655 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2026 182,735 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 182,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 163,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 142,957 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 82,523 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 92,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 74,333 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,822 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 85,821 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,878 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,222 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 65,659 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,557 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,867 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 45,854 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,396 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 38,396 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (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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LJ61 ARE is a 2015 Ford S-max in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ61 ARE, 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 LJ61 ARE registered?

LJ61 ARE is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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