2014 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · MK64 ADO

The vehicle shows a worsening maintenance trend regarding suspension and chassis components. While it passed its most recent MOT on 13 August 2025 at 84,752 miles, the tester flagged several advisories that suggest progressive deterioration. These include a corroded rear offside coil spring and a corroded rear suspension arm, alongside a worn suspension arm bush on the nearside offside. This follows a period of relatively clean records between 2018 and 2022, indicating that the vehicle is now entering a phase where age-related wear and corrosion are becoming more prevalent. The recorded mileage of 84,752 miles over approximately twelve years reflects an average annual usage of roughly 7,000 miles. This pattern appears consistent and stable, with steady increments between tests. For example, the vehicle covered 9,194 miles between the August 2023 and August 2024 tests, and 3,517 miles between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests. This suggests the car has seen regular, moderate use rather than long periods of inactivity or heavy commercial application. A prospective buyer should prioritize a thorough inspection of the rear suspension assembly. The recurring advisories for corrosion on the suspension arm and the corroded coil spring in the 2025 test indicate that structural oxidation is present. The worn suspension arm bush also suggests that the rear axle area will require attention soon to maintain handling integrity. While the brake discs were noted as pitted or scored in both 2023 and 2024, the lack of a recent brake advisory suggests these may have been addressed or are currently stable. Tyre management also appears to be a recurring issue for previous owners. The records from 2023 and 2024 show multiple instances of tyres being worn close to the legal limit or on the edge. Although no tyre advisories appeared in the most recent 2025 test, the history of neglecting tyre tread suggests that consumables should be checked carefully. Finally, the manual operation of the offside rear door handle mentioned in 2024 should be verified to ensure the mechanism is fully functional.