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A17 TDK

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,471 mi
Last recorded80,471 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TDK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 80,471 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 80,471 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 78,786 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 69,328 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv boot is perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,364 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,372 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 48,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0-2.5mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Hi-level brake lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm [225/50/17 94W] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 38,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0-2.5mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Hi-level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30" aeroblade fitted (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm [225/50/17 94W] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" aeroblade fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A17 TDK is a 2014 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A17 TDK, 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 A17 TDK registered?

A17 TDK is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 January 2014.

Is A17 TDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 TDK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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