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FJ68 LNT

2018 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,527 mi
Last recorded58,527 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ68 LNT
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 58,527 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 58,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 51,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn low, bald on inner edges and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 51,574 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn low, bald on inner edges and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 42,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges, stepped on inner edge and cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepped and on 2mm, minor cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 36,677 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 24,045 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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FJ68 LNT is a 2018 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ68 LNT, 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 FJ68 LNT registered?

FJ68 LNT is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 5 December 2018.

Is FJ68 LNT safe to buy?

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