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XX14 TAM

2014 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,729 mi
Last recorded132,729 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX14 TAM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 132,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2026 132,721 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2025 129,532 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight aim adjusted

Fail 7 May 2025 129,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlight aim adjusted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 126,628 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit 225/50 R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 124,673 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit 225/50 R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 115,243 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 115,240 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 99,581 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,917 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2018 34,441 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 28,113 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 28,113 miles

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

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

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

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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XX14 TAM is a 2014 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XX14 TAM, 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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XX14 TAM is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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