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S21 SJM

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,864 mi
Last recorded134,864 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 SJM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 134,864 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 125,209 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 125,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear middle bracket deteriorated but still secure

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 115,873 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 103,389 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 86,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 16 Apr 2022 86,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Apr 2021 74,265 miles

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread and worn on outer edge and perished around tread area (225/50r17)

Offside front tyre perished around tread area

Pass 4 Apr 2020 67,855 miles

Rear seats folded away

Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable 225/50/17

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 55,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable 225/50/17

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 46,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,347 miles

Front 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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S21 SJM 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 78.6%.

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 S21 SJM, 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 S21 SJM registered?

S21 SJM is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is S21 SJM safe to buy?

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