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AE14 ZYT

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,468 mi
Last recorded129,468 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 ZYT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 129,468 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 129,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Box (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 120,325 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,470 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2022 73,359 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))

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

n/s o/s rear coil spings corroded

rear number plate deteroated

Fail 1 Nov 2022 71,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush's split and debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush's split and debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 55,402 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear trailing arm bush worn

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 26 Oct 2020 46,063 miles

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

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 41,585 miles

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

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

general under body component corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Nov 2019 41,515 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 33,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 26 Oct 2018 33,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 22,026 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 ZYT is a 2014 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

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

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