2015 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · MD65 ONB
2015 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 79,314 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD65 ONB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 79,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MD65 ONB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Ford S-Max (MD65 ONB) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MD65 ONB Mileage History
- 22/11/202250,111 mi
- 27/11/202360,554 mi+10,443 mi
- 08/11/202470,150 mi+9,596 mi
- 27/11/202579,314 mi+9,164 mi
- 27/11/202579,314 mi
Average of roughly 9,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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