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AP14 BYL

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,331 mi
Last recorded163,331 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 BYL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 163,331 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 163,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 155,551 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 149,134 miles

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

both rear trailing arm,front bushes delaminated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 27 Oct 2022 138,358 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

wear lip on rear brake discs

Fail 27 Oct 2022 138,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

front brake pads starting to wear thin

rear brake pads worn thin

wear lip on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2021 125,126 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 125,124 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,724 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 111,724 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 111,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no reserve (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,639 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,420 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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AP14 BYL is a 2014 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP14 BYL, 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 AP14 BYL registered?

AP14 BYL is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 June 2014.

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