2014 Ford S-MAX 2.0L Diesel · PO11 DAN

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following a clean pass in the January 2025 test at 109,242 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improvement following a significant failure in mid-2024. While the 2024 failure revealed multiple mechanical and lighting defects, the subsequent pass without advisories indicates that the owner addressed the immediate faults and the vehicle has returned to a stable state of operational compliance. At 109,242 miles over 12 years, the S-Max averages approximately 9,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a family MPV. The records show consistent usage, with roughly 7,200 miles covered between April 2023 and July 2024, and another 6,700 miles between July 2024 and January 2025. This regular interval suggests the vehicle is driven regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which generally benefits the mechanical seals and battery health. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry and rear braking assembly. The June 2024 failure flagged excessively worn ball joints on both the nearside and offside front suspension arms, alongside a missing mounting bolt on the nearside rear hydraulic caliper. While these were repaired, a check of the rubber bushings and ball joint boots for any further play is necessary to ensure the wear is not accelerating. The recurring history of tyres reaching the legal limit in both 2023 and 2024 suggests a pattern of reactive maintenance regarding consumables, so a thorough check of current tyre tread depth and alignment wear is advised.