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YR14 VGK

2014 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,363 mi
Last recorded202,363 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford S-max64,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 VGK
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 202,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 202,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 192,829 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 192,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 182,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

Pass 13 Oct 2022 173,857 miles

Offside Rear tyre on wear markers and inner edge wear

Pass 23 Aug 2021 165,006 miles

all four tyres edge wear

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2021 164,904 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres edge wear

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2020 157,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Pass 21 Jun 2019 151,329 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 139,084 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 138,719 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre row (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,918 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load 2nd row, centre seat, os buckle (5.2.4a)

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 VGK is a 2014 Ford S-max in Black 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 YR14 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

YR14 VGK is a 2014 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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