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VK14 ZXE

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,320 mi
Last recorded120,320 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 ZXE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 120,320 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2025 101,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 90,471 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 90,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 69,594 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 68,299 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 63,807 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 59,893 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 59,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 56,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 56,215 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 51,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 47,154 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,833 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,206 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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VK14 ZXE is a 2014 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK14 ZXE, 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 VK14 ZXE registered?

VK14 ZXE is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 May 2014.

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