2014 Ford S-MAX Zetec Tdci 140 2.0L Diesel · BU14 GVO

The 2014 Ford S-Max Zetec TDCi 140 presents a clean bill of roadworthiness as of its most recent MOT on 20 November 2025 at 175,024 miles, where it passed with zero defects. The maintenance trend over the past four years is stable and consistently strong. Every test from March 2022 onward has returned a pass, with no advisories or failures recorded. Even the 14 April 2023 failure at 147,285 miles shows no defects listed, suggesting the issue was administrative or a same-day retest resolved without mechanical fault. This is a well-maintained vehicle on paper. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story. Between 12 March 2022 at 133,360 miles and 20 November 2025 at 175,024 miles, the car covered 41,664 miles in roughly three years and eight months, averaging around 11,000 miles per year in that window. The annualised rate across its full life sits at approximately 14,585 miles per year, which is above average for a vehicle of this age and points to sustained high-mileage use, likely a mix of motorway and daily driving. There is a notable gap between the April 2023 tests and the October 2024 pass, spanning roughly eighteen months and 19,966 miles, which is consistent with continued regular use rather than prolonged standing. A clean MOT record is reassuring, but the high cumulative mileage demands physical inspection of key wear components. The front and rear suspension, including coil springs, dampers, and suspension bushes, should be checked for play or deterioration given the mileage loading over twelve years. Brake discs, pads, and calipers merit close examination, particularly the rear setup, which is a common area for binding or uneven wear on this platform. The exhaust system and DPF should be inspected for cracking or soot staining, as diesel particulate filter issues often emerge between tests on high-mileage TDCi engines. Tyre condition and alignment should also be verified, as uneven wear patterns can indicate underlying tracking or suspension geometry issues not always caught during a stationary MOT inspection.