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FY18 FFC

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,042 mi
Last recorded111,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 FFC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 111,042 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 96,807 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 85,853 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 85,853 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 64,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55/17 w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 1.6mm requirement (off side rear 4 mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on edge advise replace an check tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,020 miles

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

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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FY18 FFC is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue 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 FY18 FFC, 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 FY18 FFC?

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What year was FY18 FFC registered?

FY18 FFC is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is FY18 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 FFC 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 FY18 FFC have outstanding finance?

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