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AE14 ZVR

2014 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,127 mi
Last recorded128,127 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 ZVR
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 128,127 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edges. Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 30 Sep 2024 116,917 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 103,829 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside, lines and ferrules. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 103,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside, worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside, lines and ferrules. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 90,528 miles

Centre exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,392 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,539 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,177 miles

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

Rear nearside/offside trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Fail 17 Oct 2019 63,177 miles

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

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

Rear nearside/offside trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,146 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting and cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2018 42,146 miles

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

Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting and cracking

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle bushes starting to split and peel

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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AE14 ZVR is a 2014 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE14 ZVR, 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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What year was AE14 ZVR registered?

AE14 ZVR is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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