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AK63 NBL

2014 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,083 mi
Last recorded123,083 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 NBL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 123,083 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear most heat shield partly in secure,

auto gear shifter park lock button not working,

Fail 30 Oct 2025 123,081 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center row not clipping in, (7.1.2 (d))

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

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))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear most heat shield partly in secure,

auto gear shifter park lock button not working,

Pass 7 Nov 2024 109,292 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield partly insecure,

Fail 7 Nov 2024 109,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield partly insecure,

Pass 13 Nov 2023 94,180 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted more than one place, (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 94,180 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted more than one place, (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer 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 both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 66,363 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,340 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,706 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,421 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 30,360 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 24,838 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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AK63 NBL 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 AK63 NBL, 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 AK63 NBL registered?

AK63 NBL is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 January 2014.

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