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EJ18 BYD

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,267 mi
Last recorded60,267 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ18 BYD
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 60,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 50,136 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 40,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 32,356 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 24,962 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail In Tread. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit, Outer Shoulder Worn. 235/55W17X.l. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 24,613 miles

Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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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EJ18 BYD is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ18 BYD, 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 EJ18 BYD registered?

EJ18 BYD is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is EJ18 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ18 BYD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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