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AU18 VWW

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,900 mi
Last recorded42,900 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 VWW
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 42,900 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 34,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 26,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 26,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 21,197 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 21,197 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS lamp on.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 14,462 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 9,350 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light area cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

covers and shields restricts view

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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AU18 VWW is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU18 VWW, 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 AU18 VWW registered?

AU18 VWW is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is AU18 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 VWW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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