2015 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · BD65 VUR
2015 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 64,910 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD65 VUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 64,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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BD65 VUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Ford S-Max (BD65 VUR) between December 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BD65 VUR Mileage History
- 22/12/202142,041 mi
- 19/05/202346,254 mi+4,213 mi
- 15/05/202451,262 mi+5,008 mi
- 14/05/202557,200 mi+5,938 mi
- 30/04/202664,910 mi+7,710 mi
Average of roughly 5,254 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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