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AD05 TAX

2015 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

210,790 mi
Last recorded210,790 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 TAX
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 210,790 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 186,725 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 186,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 153,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 123,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,735 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 68,234 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 46,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,398 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,271 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle ()

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Various protective covers fitted

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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AD05 TAX is a 2015 Ford S-max in Black 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 AD05 TAX, 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 AD05 TAX registered?

AD05 TAX is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 April 2015.

Is AD05 TAX safe to buy?

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