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YC14 LXP

2014 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,252 mi
Last recorded103,252 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 LXP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 103,252 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 103,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 93,741 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 83,695 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 72,988 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,631 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,248 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 62,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 42,274 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,617 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 33,617 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YC14 LXP is a 2014 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC14 LXP, 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 YC14 LXP registered?

YC14 LXP is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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