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AK15 YYW

2015 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,052 mi
Last recorded82,052 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 YYW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 82,052 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 82,052 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2025 79,106 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,026 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 58,852 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 58,852 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Both side (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 49,566 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,616 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 37,875 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 37,875 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 30,185 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 25,426 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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AK15 YYW is a 2015 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK15 YYW, 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 AK15 YYW registered?

AK15 YYW is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 May 2015.

Is AK15 YYW safe to buy?

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