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GD68 BWU

2018 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,004 mi
Last recorded23,004 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD68 BWU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 23,004 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 22,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 21,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 17,859 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 17,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear 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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GD68 BWU is a 2018 Ford S-max in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD68 BWU, 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

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What year was GD68 BWU registered?

GD68 BWU is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is GD68 BWU safe to buy?

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