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FA18 BTE

2018 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,942 mi
Last recorded55,942 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 BTE
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 55,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 51,716 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 45,913 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 45,897 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold, almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 38,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread ,also outer edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 33,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear last row seats unable to check

Pass 20 Jul 2021 24,484 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 BTE is a 2018 Ford S-max in White 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 FA18 BTE, 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 FA18 BTE?

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What year was FA18 BTE registered?

FA18 BTE is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is FA18 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 BTE 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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