2014 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · LL64 YPD

This 2014 Ford S-Max presents a notably sparse MOT history, with the recorded outcomes showing only pass and fail markers but no defects or advisories logged across any of the tests on file. The most recent assessment on 9 September 2025 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, and the 2024 retest on 20 September also passed without issue. However, the record does include two prior failures on 12 September 2023 and 10 September 2024, again with no defects or advisories entered on the system. The absence of any advisory data means there is no documented historical evidence of component wear, corrosion, fluid leaks, or brake condition trends to draw upon, which limits the predictive value of the test record itself. Mechanically, the defining characteristic here is the lack of recorded deterioration rather than any flagged pattern, and the trend appears stable with the most recent result confirming continued roadworthiness. At 91,962 miles over roughly twelve years, this S-Max has averaged approximately 7,664 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a large family MPV of its age. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing sequence that would suggest a prolonged period off the road, and the mileage accumulation appears consistent with regular but moderate use, likely a mix of commuting, school runs, and longer family journeys. For a vehicle of this type and mileage, the mechanical expectations include wear on suspension components, brake discs and pads, clutch and dual-mass flywheel if diesel, and general underbody corrosion, but none of these have been formally captured in the DVSA record to date. The moderate annual mileage does reduce the likelihood of high-cycle wear items reaching end-of-life prematurely, though it does not eliminate the need for a physical inspection of consumables that may simply not have crossed the advisory threshold. Given the complete absence of advisory data, a prospective buyer should treat this S-Max with the same scrutiny applied to any high-mileage diesel or petrol MPV approaching the 100,000-mile mark, focusing on the areas most prone to wear on this platform. On a test drive, pay particular attention to front suspension components, as the S-Max is known for worn lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and front coil springs, with symptoms presenting as knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces and vague steering response. Inspect the rear suspension for cracked or sagging coil springs and tired trailing arm bushes, which can produce a wallowing feel over undulating roads and audible creaks from the rear axle. Listen for any clunk or judder from the front end during low-speed turns and over speed bumps, which would indicate worn suspension linkages or top mounts that have not yet been recorded as advisories. For the braking system, although no defects are noted, the discs and pads should be physically inspected for wear lip, surface corrosion, and pad material thickness, as a 12-year-old vehicle with this mileage will have likely had at least one set of replacements. Test the brakes firmly from speed to check for pedal judder, which suggests warped front discs, and listen for any binding or dragging from the calipers that would indicate seized slider mechanisms. Examine the underbody, subframe, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as the S-Max can suffer from rust around the rear wheel arches, suspension turrets, and subframe seams, particularly in areas where road salt accumulates. Finally, check for any signs of oil misting or residue around the engine and transmission, and verify that the cooling system, timing chain components (if applicable to the engine variant), and turbocharger are operating correctly, as these are common high-mileage wear items on this model that would not necessarily be captured in an MOT pass with no advisories.