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R88 GMB

2015 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,923 mi
Last recorded90,923 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 GMB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 90,923 miles

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,838 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,101 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 66,101 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 51,790 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four tyres now 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

both front tyres worn on inside edge

front near side and off side brake pads just below half worn

Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 30,729 miles

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

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 All rear seats ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 20,563 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 14,813 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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R88 GMB is a 2015 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R88 GMB, 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 R88 GMB registered?

R88 GMB is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 24 September 2015.

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