2014 Ford S-MAX 2.2L Diesel · BE53 XLY
2014 Ford S-MAX (2.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 109,408 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BE53 XLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 109,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BE53 XLY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Ford S-Max (BE53 XLY) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BE53 XLY Mileage History
- 27/07/202285,035 mi
- 25/07/202392,923 mi+7,888 mi
- 02/08/2024100,862 mi+7,939 mi
- 22/07/2025109,408 mi+8,546 mi
- 22/07/2025109,408 mi
Average of roughly 8,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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