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PL15 ZVY

2015 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,781 mi
Last recorded50,781 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 ZVY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,781 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 41,524 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 41,520 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 30,829 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 30,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 20,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 18,158 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 15,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 14,068 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 10,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 10,794 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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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PL15 ZVY is a 2015 Ford S-max in Grey 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 PL15 ZVY, 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 PL15 ZVY registered?

PL15 ZVY is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 August 2015.

Is PL15 ZVY safe to buy?

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