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FE18 YVB

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,624 mi
Last recorded97,624 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE18 YVB
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 97,624 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 86,953 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 86,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 74,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 56,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 51,378 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged far rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 41,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 33,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tryes worn at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 33,832 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Centre seat belt stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tryes worn at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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FE18 YVB is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE18 YVB, 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 FE18 YVB registered?

FE18 YVB is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 23 April 2018.

Is FE18 YVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE18 YVB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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