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HF18 ZLV

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

222,783 mi
Last recorded222,783 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF18 ZLV
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 222,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 197,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 197,113 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative sensor malfunction (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 164,414 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 124,361 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 77,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 29,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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HF18 ZLV 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 87.5%.

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 HF18 ZLV, 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 HF18 ZLV registered?

HF18 ZLV is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is HF18 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF18 ZLV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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