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GX68 ACF

2018 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,202 mi
Last recorded73,202 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX68 ACF
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 73,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 84,752 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 84,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 38,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s rear behind drivers & o/s n/s rear in boot area ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 38,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s rear behind drivers & o/s n/s rear in boot area ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (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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GX68 ACF is a 2018 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GX68 ACF, 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 GX68 ACF registered?

GX68 ACF is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 December 2018.

Is GX68 ACF safe to buy?

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