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SH64 BDZ

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,920 mi
Last recorded169,920 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH64 BDZ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 169,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 158,683 miles

Edge wear both front tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2024 146,692 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 146,692 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure full exhaust system insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both two rear middler passenger seat belt stalks (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 130,107 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,037 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 113,037 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting /hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 95,549 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 95,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inside walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,378 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,633 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,170 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 58,131 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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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SH64 BDZ is a 2014 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH64 BDZ, 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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SH64 BDZ is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 October 2014.

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