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AJ14 RCY

2014 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,614 mi
Last recorded120,614 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 RCY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 120,614 miles

Both front tyres worn low and perished on outer edge

Both rear suspension trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust joints and hangers in slightly poor condition

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition on inner face

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs scored and in slightly poor condition

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Various slight oil weeps

Fail 2 Dec 2025 120,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both front tyres worn low and perished on outer edge

Both rear suspension trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust joints and hangers in slightly poor condition

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition on inner face

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs scored and in slightly poor condition

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Various slight oil weeps

Pass 2 Dec 2024 114,449 miles

Both side front brake disc slighty poor condition(inner surface)

Both side rear trailing arm forward bush worn but not in excessive movement

Exhuast joints & hangers slighty poor condition

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

Offside rear coil spring slighty corroded

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slighty loose

Various oil leak but not excessive

Pass 30 Nov 2023 105,250 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 23 Nov 2023 105,133 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,229 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 90,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 80,793 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 80,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,186 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,625 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,354 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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AJ14 RCY is a 2014 Ford S-max in Red 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 AJ14 RCY, 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 AJ14 RCY registered?

AJ14 RCY is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 July 2014.

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