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BT15 VLS

2015 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,907 mi
Last recorded131,907 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 VLS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 131,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 120,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 108,387 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 108,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp fixing loose, Headlamp still secured via other mountings and fixings.

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

Nearside Front Washer jet aim missing windscreen. Drivers view still clears

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,195 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 93,195 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 78,197 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 78,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,563 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 55,563 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,426 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring full inspection

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2019 43,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted obscuring full inspection

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2018 32,567 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring full inspection

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

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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BT15 VLS is a 2015 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT15 VLS, 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 BT15 VLS registered?

BT15 VLS is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 27 May 2015.

Is BT15 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT15 VLS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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