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LW15 KAR

2015 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,618 mi
Last recorded78,618 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW15 KAR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 78,618 miles

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 11 Dec 2025 78,615 miles

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

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 Outer 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 ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,422 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 59,627 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 59,627 miles

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

Front both front tyres getting low on tread

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 51,522 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 51,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,729 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 27,729 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 20,608 miles

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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LW15 KAR is a 2015 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LW15 KAR, 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

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What year was LW15 KAR registered?

LW15 KAR is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 December 2015.

Is LW15 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW15 KAR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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