2014 Ford S-MAX 1.6L Diesel · BD64 LVE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 79,252 miles passed, the tester was restricted by child seats preventing a full inspection of the adult seat belts. Looking back at the February 2025 failure, the vehicle suffered from multiple critical tyre defects, including exposed cords on the nearside front and rear, suggesting that the owner only addresses consumable items once they reach a point of failure during the annual test. The mileage progression is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly 9,000 miles between October 2023 (61,681 miles) and February 2025 (70,510 miles), followed by a period of lower usage. However, the low annual mileage relative to the twelve-year age of the Ford may have contributed to the recurring issues with tyre perishing and noted throughout the record, which is common in low-mileage vehicles that sit for extended periods. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the braking system and suspension components. The record repeatedly flags pitted and scored front brake discs between 2018 and 2020, indicating a potential lack of timely replacement or aggressive use of the handbrake. Given the frequent failures for edge-worn tyres and perishing, the alignment and suspension bushes should be checked for wear that causes uneven scrubbing. Furthermore, the 2019 failure for excessive exhaust emissions suggests the engine management or fueling system has previously struggled with combustion, which warrants a smoke test to ensure no lingering mechanical issues remain.