2014 FORD S-MAX2.0L DIESEL

The most recent MOT, a pass recorded on 29 January 2026 at 112,797 miles, is exceptionally current, dated just under five months prior to today's inspection. This follows a failure the previous day at 112,796 miles, indicating the owner rectified a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunction and an excessively binding offside front service brake before the successful retest. The maintenance trend is stable, though the record reveals a persistent pattern of corrosion and component wear that has been consistently monitored rather than permanently repaired. The rear sub-frame corrosion advisory has remained unchanged since at least January 2025, and the rear suspension arms have shown corrosion since the same period. This suggests the vehicle has been kept in service with known, managed deterioration rather than undergoing preventative restoration. The mileage progression indicates typical annual use of approximately 9,400 miles. Between the January 2025 test at 102,153 miles and the January 2026 test at 112,797 miles, the vehicle covered 10,644 miles in twelve months, a slightly elevated rate that implies regular motorway or longer-distance driving. The 2024 to 2025 interval shows a more moderate 8,868 miles, while the 2023 to 2024 period recorded 7,825 miles. There are no significant gaps in the annual test record, and the mileage accumulation is consistent and credible. The vehicle has not stood idle for extended periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the structural condition of the rear sub-frame and both rear suspension arms, as corrosion advisories have persisted across multiple annual tests without mention of repair. While the tester has repeatedly noted structural integrity is not significantly reduced, the progression of corrosion should be physically assessed to determine whether surface rust has advanced to section loss. The offside front brake binding failure in January 2026 warrants inspection of the caliper slide mechanism and piston return, as a recurrence could indicate a deteriorating seal or hose. The repeated appearance of front tyres worn to the legal limit, noted in both 2024 and 2026, suggests possible tracking misalignment or aggressive driving; a four-wheel alignment check is advisable. The TPMS fault, resolved between the failure and pass in January 2026, should be verified as fully operational with all sensors transmitting correctly. Finally, the non-obligatory high-level stop lamp and offside registration plate lamp, flagged in both 2026 tests, appear to be minor electrical items the owner has chosen not to address, but these should be confirmed as functioning.