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AL62 STR

2015 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,014 mi
Last recorded38,014 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL62 STR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 38,014 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 38,005 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 34,097 miles

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

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2024 31,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 4 Jan 2023 28,862 miles

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 24,630 miles

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 20,973 miles

Undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 15 Jan 2021 20,973 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 17,142 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

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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AL62 STR is a 2015 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AL62 STR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AL62 STR?

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What year was AL62 STR registered?

AL62 STR is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is AL62 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL62 STR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL62 STR have outstanding finance?

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