2014 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · L11 BBG
2014 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2014. Recorded mileage 211,029 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L11 BBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 211,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L11 BBG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Ford S-Max (L11 BBG) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
L11 BBG Mileage History
- 18/01/2023186,847 mi
- 26/01/2024195,562 mi+8,715 mi
- 23/01/2025202,164 mi+6,602 mi
- 24/01/2025202,164 mi
- 22/01/2026211,029 mi+8,865 mi
Average of roughly 8,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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