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NU65 VEL

2015 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,674 mi
Last recorded50,674 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU65 VEL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 50,674 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 45,654 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 45,594 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 41,205 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 36,946 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 36,945 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 32,769 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2021 27,145 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2020 22,422 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2019 18,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 17,668 miles

Front chip in windscreen

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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NU65 VEL is a 2015 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NU65 VEL, 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 NU65 VEL registered?

NU65 VEL is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 28 October 2015.

Is NU65 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU65 VEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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