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SW65 CBF

2015 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,772 mi
Last recorded52,772 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 CBF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 52,772 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 45,534 miles

Front Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 45,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 38,479 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 38,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 30,090 miles

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 30,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 21,877 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 17,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 13,240 miles

windscreen damage less than 10mm in zone A

Fail 5 Sep 2019 13,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

both rear tyres worn on edges

windscreen damage less than 10mm in zone A

Pass 28 Nov 2018 10,029 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly at edges

nearside rear tyre getting worn at outer 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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SW65 CBF is a 2015 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW65 CBF, 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 SW65 CBF registered?

SW65 CBF is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 December 2015.

Is SW65 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW65 CBF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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