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SM14 JZU

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,019 mi
Last recorded142,019 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 JZU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 142,019 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 121,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 121,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 101,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2ND row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 84,065 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 107,587 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 53,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,055 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 16,294 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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SM14 JZU is a 2014 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM14 JZU, 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 SM14 JZU registered?

SM14 JZU is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 July 2014.

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