2015 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · GX65 LDZ

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy, though the maintenance history shows a developing trend regarding engine fluid integrity. In the most recent test on 11 August 2025 at 73,281 miles, the inspector identified a central front lower oil leak. This follows a similar observation on 16 August 2024 at 65,372 miles, where an oil leak was noted but not deemed excessive on the engine under-tray. While the vehicle has passed all inspections, the presence of a consistent leak suggests a seal failure that requires monitoring. The' pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between August 2021 at 45,152 miles and August 2025 at 73,281 miles, the car covered roughly 28,000 miles, indicating steady and predictable usage. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests shows a standard interval of 5,000 miles, suggesting the vehicle is not sat stationary, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber-based components despite the low annual mileage. A prospective buyer must perform a physical inspection of the front engine bay to identify the source of the oil leak, specifically checking the sump cover gasket, oil filter housing, or crank seal. Because the leak persisted across two years, it is unlikely to be a minor surface seeping. Additionally, the 2023 test at 57,604 miles noted a minor non-conformity regarding child seats preventing the inspection of adult seat belts; the buyer should Ensure all seatbelt mechanisms are fully functional and free of damage from child restraint hardware.