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GL18 UPJ

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,038 mi
Last recorded78,038 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 UPJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 78,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 71,977 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 65,032 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 65,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below 1.6mm in centre tread in a flat spot area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit / also worn on inner tread close to ply , cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread unevenly / also nail to tread and numerous small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 57,385 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside of centre row

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small nail in centre of tread / also small cuts to tread and wearing slightly unevenly

Pass 11 May 2022 48,719 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row x 3

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread / also cut in tread

protective under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 28 May 2021 42,123 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 42,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Four nails in tyre

Offside 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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GL18 UPJ is a 2018 Ford S-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL18 UPJ, 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 GL18 UPJ registered?

GL18 UPJ is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 3 July 2018.

Is GL18 UPJ safe to buy?

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