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FJ18 VVC

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,339 mi
Last recorded60,339 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ18 VVC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 60,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low outer tread on 2.8mm and cut in centre tread but ply not visible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 49,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread feathering both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts centre and outer tread but ply not currently visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing bald inner edge and cut in centre tread but ply not currently visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts in centre tread but ply not currently visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 37,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 30,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 30,619 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 23,356 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 17,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge on 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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FJ18 VVC is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black 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 FJ18 VVC, 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.

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What year was FJ18 VVC registered?

FJ18 VVC is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is FJ18 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ18 VVC 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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