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BP18 ZWA

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,901 mi
Last recorded69,901 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP18 ZWA
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 69,901 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 59,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre on 3 mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear n/s/r reflector cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 41,103 miles

Front washer output weak

Fail 22 Apr 2021 41,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front washer output weak

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

tyre size on front axle differs to size on rear axle

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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BP18 ZWA is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP18 ZWA, 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 BP18 ZWA registered?

BP18 ZWA is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 7 July 2018.

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