2014 Ford S-MAX Zetec Tdci 140 2.0L Diesel · FN14 YST

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on March 10, 2026 at 165,982 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has passed without defects in its last three consecutive tests. While a failure occurred in February 2025 at 147,523 miles, the subsequent pass just one month later indicates the owner was proactive in rectifying identified issues to maintain legal roadworthiness standards. The mileage profile is high for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,800 miles per annum. The data shows a significant surge in usage between September 2022 and February 2024, where the car covered 21,042 miles in just seventeen months. This rapid accumulation has continued, with 36,182 miles recorded between February 2024 and March 2026. Such consistent high-mileage operation places considerable stress on the drivetrain, suspension, and cooling components compared to lower-use examples. Given the high annual mileage, a physical inspection must focus on the integrity of the suspension and braking system. The buyer should check for play in control arm bushes, worn shock absorbers, and sagging springs which frequently degrade under heavy- use. Because the recent records show no advisories, the tester should still verify the brake discs for thinning or binding calipers and examine the chassis for structural corrosion that may have developed over twelve years of exposure to road salt and treatment.