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BJ18 YBE

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,994 mi
Last recorded67,994 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 YBE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 59,668 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 54,307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 36,886 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 36,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,022 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover & under-shields fitted

outer sill covers fitted

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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BJ18 YBE is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ18 YBE, 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

How do I check the history of BJ18 YBE?

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What year was BJ18 YBE registered?

BJ18 YBE is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is BJ18 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 YBE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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