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S40 FKR

2015 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,821 mi
Last recorded109,821 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 FKR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 109,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 92,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 92,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 80,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,555 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin across rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet release has temp repair

Fail 28 Feb 2022 55,554 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin across rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet release has temp repair

Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,083 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 40,248 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 34,102 miles

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

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

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

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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S40 FKR is a 2015 Ford S-max in Black 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 S40 FKR, 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 S40 FKR registered?

S40 FKR is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 July 2015.

Is S40 FKR safe to buy?

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