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BU14 GXT

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,531 mi
Last recorded104,531 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 GXT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,509 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded inner faces

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shields Loos

Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,965 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded inner faces

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged All 4 tyres inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,162 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 86,161 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,157 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 68,322 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 61,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroding

Fail 10 May 2018 61,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroding

Pass 19 May 2017 50,210 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn thin on inside edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2017 50,210 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn thin on inside edges

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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BU14 GXT is a 2014 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU14 GXT, 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 BU14 GXT registered?

BU14 GXT is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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