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FV18 UBS

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,282 mi
Last recorded65,282 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 UBS
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 65,282 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer light lenses damaged and taped back together

Rear brake pads worn

both front wishbone front bushes poor condition

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 17 Jan 2025 54,402 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 42,348 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2023 31,171 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2022 27,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 20,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit (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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FV18 UBS is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV18 UBS, 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 FV18 UBS?

You can check the full history of FV18 UBS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV18 UBS registered?

FV18 UBS is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is FV18 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 UBS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV18 UBS have outstanding finance?

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