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

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on January 3,2022 at 109,338 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating the owner maintained the car to a high standard up to that point. The absence of recurring failures across the recorded history suggests a vehicle that has not suffered from chronic mechanical neglect or progressive structural corrosion issues. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical used vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,100 miles per year. Between July 2018 at 78,103 miles and June 2019 at 90,170 miles, the car covered over 12,000 miles in a single year, though the usage slowed significantly between the 2019 and January 2022 tests, where an additional 19,168 miles were logged. Given that the last recorded test occurred over four years ago, the current roadworthiness status is unverified and a fresh inspection is mandatory to account for wear accumulated since the 2022 entry. Despite the clean record, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of high-wear components that typically degrade on vehicles exceeding 100,000 miles. Focus on the suspension arm bushes, shock absorbers, and coil springs for signs of tearing or fatigue, which the MOT often misses. Check the brake calipers for binding and inspect the underside for structural rust or exhaust corrosion, as the long gap in testing data means any recent mechanical degradation has gone undetected since the last official check.