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SM63 XNL

2014 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,705 mi
Last recorded90,705 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 XNL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 90,705 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Door mirror lose

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 90,705 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Door mirror lose

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,961 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,385 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,789 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 getting pretty low (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front and rear discs and pads getting low/worn/corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 63,789 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 getting pretty low (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front and rear discs and pads getting low/worn/corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 52,266 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,227 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 40,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,032 miles

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

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

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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SM63 XNL is a 2014 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SM63 XNL, 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 SM63 XNL registered?

SM63 XNL is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 18 February 2014.

Is SM63 XNL safe to buy?

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