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BU65 GWN

2015 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,066 mi
Last recorded111,066 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford S-max56,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 GWN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 111,066 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 111,065 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 100,967 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot

Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,012 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 80,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter diesel residue no visible drip

Pass 8 Jul 2022 70,702 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

trays & covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2022 70,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

park polite warning light on mal function

trays & covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2021 59,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

intermittently the ABS & ESP warning symbols illuminate then extinguish

trays & covers fitted not all parts fully checked

Fail 1 Jul 2021 59,176 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened middle row, outer (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

intermittently the ABS & ESP warning symbols illuminate then extinguish

trays & covers fitted not all parts fully checked

Pass 9 Jul 2020 50,573 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

trays & covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2020 50,573 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 36,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre loosing pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wear on edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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BU65 GWN 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 BU65 GWN, 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

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What year was BU65 GWN registered?

BU65 GWN is a 2015 Ford S-max, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is BU65 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 GWN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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