2014 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · LF14 XMO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on 15 May 2025 at 92,977 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the history shows a curious pattern of immediate failures followed by passes on the same day. The lack of any recorded advisories in the two most recent tests suggests that the previous owner addressed identified defects immediately to achieve compliance rather than allowing minor mechanical or structural issues to accumulate. The mileage progression is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,750 miles per year. Between the April 2023 test at 67,947 miles and the May 2024 test at 81,140 miles, the car covered 13,193 miles in a single year, followed by a more moderate interval of 11,837 miles leading to May 2025. This pattern indicates the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for maintaining rubber-based components and brake seals to prevent seizing. While the most recent tests are free of defects, the recurring failures on 21 May 2024 and 15 May 2025 suggest that specific components are hovering just above the legal limit. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common points of wear on the S-Max that often trigger failures. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for corrosion on the rear sills and inspecting the condition of the brake pipe runs is essential to ensure no hidden structural degradation is developing beneath the clean test results.