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FA18 AKJ

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,847 mi
Last recorded31,847 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 31,847 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 31,496 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 19,755 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 16,708 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 13,668 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 11,068 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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FA18 AKJ is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA18 AKJ, 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 FA18 AKJ registered?

FA18 AKJ is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 August 2018.

Is FA18 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 AKJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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