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SJ14 VEF

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,070 mi
Last recorded127,070 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 VEF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 127,070 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 122,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 118,961 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Rear Trailing arm bushes

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,159 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER CAR GENERAL CROSSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 104,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,550 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 ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,383 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 62,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,978 miles

engine cover fitted.

under shield fitted.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,978 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover fitted.

under shield fitted.

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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SJ14 VEF 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 83.3%.

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 SJ14 VEF, 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

How do I check the history of SJ14 VEF?

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What year was SJ14 VEF registered?

SJ14 VEF is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is SJ14 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ14 VEF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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