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BG18 OAH

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,675 mi
Last recorded144,675 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 OAH
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 144,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2026 143,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 143,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment securing nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 134,528 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2024 126,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 115,258 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 115,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 103,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 85,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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BG18 OAH is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG18 OAH, 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 BG18 OAH registered?

BG18 OAH is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is BG18 OAH safe to buy?

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