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BT14 ZMU

2014 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,218 mi
Last recorded122,218 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 ZMU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 122,218 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 122,218 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,114 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 107,757 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket welds failed at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 92,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 75,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,162 miles

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

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

emissions clean no print out available

Pass 3 Aug 2019 55,877 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 55,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,597 miles

front exhaust bracket not in mount

not able to check rear seats/belts

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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BT14 ZMU is a 2014 Ford S-max in Blue 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 BT14 ZMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT14 ZMU registered?

BT14 ZMU is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 August 2014.

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