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FH18 LCT

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,546 mi
Last recorded69,546 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH18 LCT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,546 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 69,546 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 39,379 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 9 Sep 2021 21,895 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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FH18 LCT is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH18 LCT, 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 FH18 LCT?

You can check the full history of FH18 LCT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FH18 LCT registered?

FH18 LCT is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 4 August 2018.

Is FH18 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH18 LCT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH18 LCT have outstanding finance?

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