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DB61 MCL

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,765 mi
Last recorded69,765 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB61 MCL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,765 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,616 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 61,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 55,366 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 50,542 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 50,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 46,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 42,047 miles

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

some separation in nearside rear main suspension arm front mounting bush

Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,321 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside/offside front tyres worn close to limit and worn/wearing on inner edges not as deep as centre treaded areas

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,411 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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DB61 MCL 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 90.9%.

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 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 DB61 MCL, 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 DB61 MCL registered?

DB61 MCL is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 May 2014.

Is DB61 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB61 MCL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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