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YR14 LFY

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,733 mi
Last recorded118,733 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 LFY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 118,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 9 Dec 2024 110,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD ASLO OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CENTRE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 110,060 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD ASLO OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CENTRE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,560 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,716 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 91,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,681 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,670 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,899 miles

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seats layed down

Fail 21 Jun 2017 37,898 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seats layed down

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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YR14 LFY is a 2014 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR14 LFY, 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 YR14 LFY registered?

YR14 LFY is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 August 2014.

Is YR14 LFY safe to buy?

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