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HK18 VBY

2018 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,893 mi
Last recorded58,893 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK18 VBY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 58,893 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 58,729 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 45,779 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,246 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 28,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 23,657 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 18,674 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 17,647 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 17,647 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (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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HK18 VBY is a 2018 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HK18 VBY, 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 HK18 VBY registered?

HK18 VBY is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is HK18 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK18 VBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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