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FA18 DPV

2018 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,710 mi
Last recorded45,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
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 DPV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 45,710 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 41,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 37,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 32,885 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 29,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 22,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 19,921 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 DPV 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 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 DPV, 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 DPV?

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What year was FA18 DPV registered?

FA18 DPV is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is FA18 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 DPV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA18 DPV have outstanding finance?

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