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AE14 ZZN

2014 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 83,937 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle beam corroded,rusted

Fail 15 May 2026 83,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed at brake caliper end (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both mounting broken,rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arm mounting bushs near side ,off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle beam corroded,rusted

Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,111 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 78,111 miles

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

Boot not opening. ( Access gained via rear seats.)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 71,768 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 71,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure Fixing retightened & secure now. (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up & working. (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 64,463 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 64,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,955 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 53,180 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2020 46,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 35,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 22,481 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 21,346 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear hight level brake light not working

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

Offside Front door mirror outer casing damage

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 16,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 16,074 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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 ZZN is a 2014 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

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

Is AE14 ZZN safe to buy?

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