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PJ15 KMG

2015 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,616 mi
Last recorded129,616 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 KMG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 129,616 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 129,616 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 28 Oct 2024 120,528 miles

tpms light on

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 120,528 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 10 Nov 2023 114,679 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 114,679 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component insecure rack boot (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2255017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,889 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 103,888 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,810 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear rear seats in down pos

coolant low

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 89,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear rear seats in down pos

coolant low

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,965 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 78,965 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 58,620 miles

Offside Rear stepped inside edge

Fail 29 May 2018 58,620 miles

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

Offside Rear stepped inside edge

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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PJ15 KMG is a 2015 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PJ15 KMG, 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 PJ15 KMG registered?

PJ15 KMG is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 June 2015.

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