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VE14 ZXY

2014 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,418 mi
Last recorded109,418 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE14 ZXY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 109,418 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 108,869 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 105,243 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension has age related corrosion

Pass 12 May 2023 100,927 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 96,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 92,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Fail 18 May 2021 92,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2020 90,194 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,982 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 61,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 61,343 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 44,002 miles

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

Front tyres have uneven wear

Offside Front Inner tyre bold

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread

trays & covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 44,002 miles

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

Front tyres have uneven wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner tyre bold

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread

trays & covers 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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VE14 ZXY is a 2014 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VE14 ZXY, 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 VE14 ZXY registered?

VE14 ZXY is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 July 2014.

Is VE14 ZXY safe to buy?

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