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AF14 DXL

2014 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,076 mi
Last recorded133,076 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 DXL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 133,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front airbag cover open

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuse box adrift in passenger footwell

Fail 31 May 2026 133,074 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front airbag cover open

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuse box adrift in passenger footwell

Pass 23 May 2025 126,747 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 126,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 119,408 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 119,408 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended in 7 seater boot (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended in 7 seater rear (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended in 7 seater rear (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front wheel arch liner not secure

Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 103,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 103,682 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 84,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

central stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Mar 2018 40,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,054 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 27,054 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AF14 DXL is a 2014 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,256 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF14 DXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 12 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF14 DXL is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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