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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,179 cc

S14 KLJMOT history

S14 KLJ is a silver diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 29 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

S14 KLJ silver Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,481 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 KLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 KLJ was last recorded at 120,481 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 7,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,339 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,142 miles
Average per year
9,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,481 miles
  • 2025 – 113,339 miles
  • 2024 – 106,557 miles
  • 2023 – 98,992 miles
  • 2022 – 89,406 miles
  • 2021 – 81,291 miles
  • 2020 – 72,510 miles
  • 2019 – 59,075 miles
  • 2018 – 53,643 miles
  • 2017 – 43,236 miles
  • 2016 – 31,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,481 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,481 miles
    Test number
    813460772745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,481 miles (+7,142)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,481 miles
    Test number
    125791504927
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,339 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,339 miles
    Test number
    441914363272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,323 miles (+6,766)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,323 miles
    Test number
    149198073040
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,557 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,557 miles
    Test number
    793524440299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail106,530 miles (+7,538)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,530 miles
    Test number
    331892228590
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,992 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,992 miles
    Test number
    123121732114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail98,987 miles (+9,581)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,987 miles
    Test number
    121821649143
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass89,406 miles (+8,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,406 miles
    Test number
    937607819673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass81,291 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,291 miles
    Test number
    106224869130
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seatbelt checked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail81,290 miles (+8,780)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,290 miles
    Test number
    234722365617
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Boot split. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central exhaust hanger no longer present. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central exhaust hanger no longer present. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seatbelt checked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,510 miles (+13,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,510 miles
    Test number
    484206776598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shields loose

  13. Pass59,075 miles (+5,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,075 miles
    Test number
    209856752181
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  14. Pass53,643 miles (+10,407)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,643 miles
    Test number
    659149648288
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront/rear brake discs corroded worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass43,236 miles (+11,881)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,236 miles
    Test number
    557969809271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,355 miles
    Test number
    736965743422
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S14 KLJ

Does S14 KLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 KLJ is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 KLJ?
The MOT on S14 KLJ is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 KLJ done?
S14 KLJ was recorded at 120,481 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 9,185 miles a year.
Has S14 KLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 KLJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S14 KLJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S14 KLJ find?
S14 KLJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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