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HX18 LVC

2018 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,417 mi
Last recorded46,417 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX18 LVC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 46,417 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 38,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 30,128 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 26,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 22,456 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Pass 18 Feb 2021 16,036 miles

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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HX18 LVC is a 2018 Ford S-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HX18 LVC, 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 HX18 LVC registered?

HX18 LVC is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is HX18 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX18 LVC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HX18 LVC have outstanding finance?

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