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AE14 ZYH

2014 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,170 mi
Last recorded101,170 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 101,170 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 96,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 89,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 82,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 77,504 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,261 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 72,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 57,343 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 57,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,353 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 33,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,708 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 23,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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