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YL14 LPJ

2014 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,564 mi
Last recorded81,564 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 LPJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 81,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 79,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 73,212 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 73,212 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 65,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SHOWING WEAR, PERISHING AND HAS A NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

REAR BRAKE IN BALANCE OF 30%

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2021 55,740 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL LIGHT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS AND PADS SHOWING WEAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc discolored and brake pads deteriorating - evidence of binding - free at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three rear seats ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - WORN THIN AND HAS DAMAGE TO TREAD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,878 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Offside Front tyre worn and has a cut on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished on outer edge and has a nail in tread

diesel smoke test carried out - clean no smoke metered

Fail 17 Jul 2018 36,878 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn and has a cut on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished on outer edge and has a nail in tread

diesel smoke test carried out - clean no smoke metered

Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,175 miles

5 seats fitted at time of test ( 7 seater )

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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YL14 LPJ is a 2014 Ford S-max in Grey 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 YL14 LPJ, 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 YL14 LPJ registered?

YL14 LPJ is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 July 2014.

Is YL14 LPJ safe to buy?

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