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BU14 GXX

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,913 mi
Last recorded90,913 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 90,913 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,568 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,962 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2023 82,962 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2022 78,824 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2021 73,367 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 67,991 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x offside rear ()

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2020 67,991 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x offside rear ()

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,461 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2018 52,863 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

wiper blades smaering

Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing

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 GXX is a 2014 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

BU14 GXX is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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