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DL18 FUP

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,444 mi
Last recorded100,444 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL18 FUP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 100,444 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 100,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235x55x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 27 May 2025 89,160 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2024 74,269 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,826 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x Child seat fitted across back seats

Pass 27 May 2022 46,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 39,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 39,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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DL18 FUP is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL18 FUP, 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 DL18 FUP registered?

DL18 FUP is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 11 July 2018.

Is DL18 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL18 FUP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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