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N15 BKJ

2015 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

132,241 mi
Last recorded132,241 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 BKJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 132,241 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 53,964 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 111,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 111,759 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 47,878 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 92,946 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 42,542 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 89,400 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken over axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 38,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, inner pads not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 84,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 34,055 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 34,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 80,130 miles

All tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 May 2021 80,120 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

All tyres cracking in tread

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2020 28,583 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2020 77,044 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 77,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 22,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 17,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,456 miles

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,874 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 57,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 52,506 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,484 miles

front pads getting low

rear trailing arm bushes starting to peel

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,039 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 42,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads low and discs lipped

osf tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,782 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 33,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N15 BKJ is a 2015 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 N15 BKJ, 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 N15 BKJ registered?

N15 BKJ is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2015.

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