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EJ18 PTU

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,861 mi
Last recorded87,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ18 PTU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,861 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 79,288 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 79,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 67,524 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,057 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Oct 2022 62,843 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 46,212 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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EJ18 PTU is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey 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 EJ18 PTU, 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 EJ18 PTU?

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What year was EJ18 PTU registered?

EJ18 PTU is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 14 May 2018.

Is EJ18 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ18 PTU 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.

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