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BU18 UNL

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,590 mi
Last recorded38,590 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 UNL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2026 38,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wish bone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 37,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 35,046 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2023 32,862 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 30,252 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 30,252 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 28,070 miles

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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BU18 UNL is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc 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 BU18 UNL, 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 BU18 UNL?

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What year was BU18 UNL registered?

BU18 UNL is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 June 2018.

Is BU18 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 UNL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 UNL have outstanding finance?

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