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FG18 ZTP

2018 Ford S-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,434 mi
Last recorded82,434 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 ZTP
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,883 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 58,616 miles

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 4 Aug 2023 48,012 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 48,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 41,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,224 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 36,224 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended ns (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 33,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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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FG18 ZTP is a 2018 Ford S-max in Green 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 FG18 ZTP, 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 FG18 ZTP registered?

FG18 ZTP is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is FG18 ZTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG18 ZTP 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.

Does FG18 ZTP have outstanding finance?

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