2015 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · NO55 LEA
2015 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 73,871 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NO55 LEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 73,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NO55 LEA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Ford S-Max (NO55 LEA) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NO55 LEA Mileage History
- 25/11/202253,622 mi
- 24/11/202361,118 mi+7,496 mi
- 25/11/202468,483 mi+7,365 mi
- 29/11/202468,564 mi+81 mi
- 21/11/202573,871 mi+5,307 mi
Average of roughly 6,772 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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