2015 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · BK65 LKC

The vehicle was last presented for an official MOT on 31 August 2026 and passed with no defects or advisories recorded, representing a clean pass at the most recent inspection. Looking back through the recorded DVSA test sequence, the previous four tests were also passes, but the 2024 and 2021 examinations carried advisories relating primarily to tyre wear and front brake pad condition. The overall trend is one of stable maintenance, with the most recent result showing no recurring issues from the prior advisories. Because the advisory items recorded previously were addressed before they progressed to failure points, this indicates that the vehicle has been reasonably maintained and that consumable wear items have been monitored and replaced as required. The absence of any structural corrosion advisories, suspension or exhaust concerns across all five recorded tests is a notably positive signal for a Ford S-Max of this age. The recorded mileage of 95,819 miles over an 11-year service life equates to an annual average of approximately 8,711 miles, which is broadly typical for a family-oriented multi-purpose vehicle of this class. There is a notable interval between the 2023 test and the earlier 2021 test, which suggests some periods of reduced use, while the clustering of the more recent tests in 2024, 2025, and 2026 implies that the vehicle has been in more regular use during the last three years. This mileage profile is not unduly high for the platform, and given that the diesel or petrol powertrains fitted to the S-Max are generally robust at six-figure mileages, the current odometer reading should not be a significant cause for concern provided the service history corroborates the mileage. For a prospective buyer, the advisory items recorded in 2021 warrant attention even though they are historic. The brake pad advisory from that test indicated that the front pads were wearing thin, and these should have been replaced by the subsequent test in 2023. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing from the front brakes on light application, and check for brake shudder or pulling under firm stopping which could indicate worn or scored front brake discs, a common follow-on replacement alongside pads on this model. The tyre advisories in both 2021 and 2024 specifically noted offside front edge wear, which can suggest front suspension misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or weak coil springs. On inspection, examine the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, and during the test drive listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over undulating roads or speed bumps, as these are symptoms of deteriorating bushes or anti-roll bar links common on higher-mileage S-Max vehicles. Although the MOT record is largely clean and the mileage is typical, a vehicle of this age standing at approaching 96,000 miles merits several physical inspections regardless of test results. Tyre sidewalls should be carefully examined for perishing, cracking, or ozone degradation, as tyres over five years old can deteriorate from age even if the tread remains legal, and Ford recommended replacement intervals typically place tyres at a higher priority than MOT minimums. The 12-volt battery should be tested for cranking performance and resting voltage, as prolonged standing periods and calendar-based degradation commonly leave batteries weak even on regularly serviced vehicles. Brake calipers and discs may have developed surface corrosion from standing, potentially leading to binding; verify that the vehicle rolls freely when released on a flat surface and that there is no uneven pulling under light braking. Finally, confirm that time-based servicing has been carried out irrespective of mileage, including coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid changes at the manufacturer-specified intervals, and ensure the service book stamps align with the recorded MOT mileage to verify that the odometer reading is genuine and continuous.