2015 Ford S-Max · 10,946 MOT tests
2015 Ford S-Max reliability
2015 Ford S-Maxs fail 26% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 S-Max years (10,946 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford S-Maxs: 34.6%)
- 26%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford S-Maxs: 34.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 69,085
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,946
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 10% of tests fail here (49% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Ford S-Max
Fail rate by area
- Tyres10%
- Lights and electrics8%
- Brakes5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2.8%
- Suspension1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.56%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.17%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.12%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.01%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.85%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.99%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (7.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.09%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (3.42%)
Other years
Every Ford S-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Ford S-Max reliable?
2015 Ford S-Maxs fail 26% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 S-Max years (10,946 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Ford S-Max MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.56% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.29% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (2.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Ford S-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Ford S-Max shows 69,085 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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