2015 Ford S-MAX Zetec Tdci 140 2.0L Heavy oil · AP64 JVM

A clean and consistent record of MOT pass results defines the mechanical standing of this S-Max, with the most recent test on 1 November 2025 returning a pass alongside no advisories or defects recorded. Across the five tests logged since 2022, only a single failure appears, on 30 October 2023, and notably no specific defects were captured against that failure entry. The immediate re-test eight days later passed cleanly, suggesting any issue prompting the failure was rectified swiftly rather than reflecting a chronic mechanical concern. With no advisories recurring across the most recent three tests and no component flagged as approaching failure, the vehicle presents a consistent profile of roadworthiness compliance. Recorded mileage of 109,122 miles across an 11-year age equates to approximately 9,920 miles per annum, which sits broadly in line with typical usage expectations for a family-orientated diesel MPV of this generation. The pattern shows no extreme accumulation or extended period off the road, and there are no multi-year testing gaps that would suggest long-term standing. Given that this is a diesel powertrain covering a steady, moderate annual workload, the mechanical implications primarily centre on expected wear to diesel-specific service items such as dual-mass flywheel, turbocharger, EGR valve and diesel particulate filter, alongside the usual age-related degradation of suspension components, brake discs and cooling system ancillaries that such mileage invites. From a buyer perspective, the absence of advisories on the recent tests means there is no specific component flagged by the DVSA as borderline, which simplifies but does not eliminate the inspection priorities. Given the mileage accumulation, particular attention should be paid to the clutch operation and any judder or rattle from the bell housing when pulling away, as well as listening for turbo whistle or whistle under load and any evidence of DPF regeneration issues such as excessive smoke or persistent warning lights. Cooling system integrity is also a known concern on higher-mileage Ford diesels, so the radiator, expansion tank, water pump and thermostat housing should be checked for staining or damp patches, and a pressure test considered if any discolouration of coolant is evident. On the road, focus the test drive on the suspension behaviour over uneven surfaces, specifically listening for clonks or knocking from the front strut top mounts, anti-roll bar bushes and lower wishbone rear bushes, which are known wear items on the S-Max platform and would not necessarily be flagged until they begin to fail an MOT. Brake feel should be firm and progressive without any pulling to one side under braking or judder through the pedal, and the steering should remain precise without vagueness on the motorway or knocking over speed humps. Finally, inspect the underside for any fresh underseal applied over corrosion, particularly around the rear axle, subframe and brake pipe runs, as a clean MOT record does not preclude surface corrosion developing between annual tests.