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SU51 PKA

2014 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,196 mi
Last recorded138,196 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 PKA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 138,196 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2025 135,991 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 135,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front macpherson strut top bearing rough noisy

Pass 25 Jan 2024 128,148 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 128,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 115,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 97,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 225/50/17 98v worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 97,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre 225/50/17 98v worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 225/50/17 worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 47,075 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 47,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 24,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 5,716 miles

Nearside Front tyre thorn in sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre deep cut in tread

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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SU51 PKA is a 2014 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SU51 PKA, 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 SU51 PKA registered?

SU51 PKA is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is SU51 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 PKA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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