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AE14 ZWS

2014 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,814 mi
Last recorded99,814 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 ZWS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,814 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

SURFACE RUST REAR SUSPENSION

Pass 10 Jan 2025 94,374 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 9 Jan 2025 94,374 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,509 miles

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

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2024 88,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,306 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,245 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,403 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 38,251 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 38,249 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,849 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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AE14 ZWS is a 2014 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

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

Is AE14 ZWS safe to buy?

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