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738 DOW

2014 Ford S-max

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,424 mi
Last recorded134,424 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration738 DOW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 134,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 109,900 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 85,776 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 66,834 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 66,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,606 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 56,874 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,818 miles

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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738 DOW is a 2014 Ford S-max in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 738 DOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 738 DOW registered?

738 DOW is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 September 2014.

Is 738 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 738 DOW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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