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YC14 XLG

2014 Ford S-max

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,280 mi
Last recorded144,280 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 XLG
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 144,280 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 144,280 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,511 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 135,511 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 127,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 120,676 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 110,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,492 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,791 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,245 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,245 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 wheel nut missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 122,837 miles

undershileds and engine covers fitted..... obscuring some items....

Fail 25 May 2017 122,837 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

undershileds and engine covers fitted..... obscuring some items....

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 XLG is a 2014 Ford S-max in Brown with a 1,997cc 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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

YC14 XLG is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is YC14 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 XLG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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