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DK18 VCL

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,309 mi
Last recorded67,309 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK18 VCL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 67,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 61,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective passenger side blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,267 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,101 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 47,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 40,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,304 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seats folded flat unable to fully inspect seat belts

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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DK18 VCL 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 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 DK18 VCL, 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

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What year was DK18 VCL registered?

DK18 VCL is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is DK18 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK18 VCL 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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