2015 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · HV65 CHL
2015 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 107,839 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV65 CHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 107,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HV65 CHL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Ford S-Max (HV65 CHL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HV65 CHL Mileage History
- 02/10/202393,712 mi
- 01/10/2024100,512 mi+6,800 mi
- 01/10/2024100,512 mi
- 15/10/2025107,839 mi+7,327 mi
- 15/10/2025107,839 mi
Average of roughly 6,936 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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