2014 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · HG63 BHX
2014 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 158,751 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG63 BHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 158,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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HG63 BHX 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 (HG63 BHX) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 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), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
HG63 BHX Mileage History
- 15/05/2023106,867 mi
- 20/05/2024124,502 mi+17,635 mi
- 20/05/2025141,354 mi+16,852 mi
- 20/05/2025141,354 mi
- 18/05/2026158,751 mi+17,397 mi
Average of roughly 17,239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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