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AO68 BUJ

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,157 mi
Last recorded76,157 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 BUJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 76,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed various cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 63,146 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 63,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 46,667 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,134 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 16,427 miles

front tyres worn

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AO68 BUJ is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO68 BUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 8 years old, this Ford S-max is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO68 BUJ registered?

AO68 BUJ is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is AO68 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO68 BUJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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