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VX15 NTJ

2015 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,103 mi
Last recorded82,103 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX15 NTJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 82,103 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 82,102 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 78,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear seats down, unable to test seatbelts

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 75,564 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 71,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 71,470 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 62,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,013 miles

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

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

brake fluid level between min and max

engine undertray fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2021 53,896 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level between min and max

engine undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 42,938 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 42,938 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face heavily undercut (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,006 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 25,790 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row

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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VX15 NTJ is a 2015 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VX15 NTJ, 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 VX15 NTJ registered?

VX15 NTJ is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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