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FL18 VLC

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL18 VLC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 78,315 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 78,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 59,575 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 53,998 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 42,137 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 28,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 16,012 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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FL18 VLC is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 FL18 VLC, 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 FL18 VLC?

You can check the full history of FL18 VLC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL18 VLC registered?

FL18 VLC is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is FL18 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL18 VLC 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.

Does FL18 VLC have outstanding finance?

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