2014 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · ES12 DHS
2014 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 96,011 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ES12 DHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 96,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ES12 DHS 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 (ES12 DHS) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broke during brake test (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
ES12 DHS Mileage History
- 26/08/202281,696 mi
- 29/08/202281,698 mi+2 mi
- 01/09/202388,211 mi+6,513 mi
- 27/08/202492,802 mi+4,591 mi
- 19/09/202596,011 mi+3,209 mi
Average of roughly 4,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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