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AU68 HPC

2018 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,006 mi
Last recorded66,006 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 HPC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,006 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jan 2026 65,801 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 54,260 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 42,642 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged On limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 31,871 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,376 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 23,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3.3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AU68 HPC is a 2018 Ford S-max in White 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 AU68 HPC, 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.

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What year was AU68 HPC registered?

AU68 HPC is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 December 2018.

Is AU68 HPC safe to buy?

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