2014 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · KIB 4229
2014 Ford S-MAX (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 69,885 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD S-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KIB 4229 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 69,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KIB 4229 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 (KIB 4229) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 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 (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
KIB 4229 Mileage History
- 21/09/202242,820 mi
- 29/08/202349,404 mi+6,584 mi
- 22/09/202460,894 mi+11,490 mi
- 10/09/202569,884 mi+8,990 mi
- 11/09/202569,885 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford S-MAX Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Powershift Gearbox FailureSerious
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- Steering Rack FailureSerious
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- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
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