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CA18 FAU

2018 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,093 mi
Last recorded49,093 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA18 FAU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 49,093 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal anti slip pad worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damage to webbing CLOSE TO MOT LIMITS (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tail light unit lense cracked but not affecting light output

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 49,093 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal anti slip pad worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damage to webbing CLOSE TO MOT LIMITS (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tail light unit lense cracked but not affecting light output

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 42,267 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (at 2mm)

Offside Rear Inner diff seal slight leak

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2024 37,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre WEARING SMOOTH at outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

Offside Rear diff seal slight leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear/rear ()

coolant level below minimum

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2023 32,770 miles

Offside Rear diff seal slight leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear/rear seats (in storage position) ()

rear brake pads wearing low

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2022 22,266 miles

child seats on ALL 3 rear seats

Pass 30 Apr 2021 17,018 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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CA18 FAU is a 2018 Ford S-max in Silver 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 CA18 FAU, 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 CA18 FAU?

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What year was CA18 FAU registered?

CA18 FAU is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is CA18 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA18 FAU 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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