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HY18 HRC

2018 Ford S-max

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY18 HRC
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,131 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 86,130 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 77,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2024 68,090 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 68,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin, REPLACE ASAP. Offside rear pads fitted with inner and outer pads in wrong location. Anti rattle spring on outer pad, not inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner worn unevenly, slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 47,811 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 37,321 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 35,067 miles

nearside side repeater full of condensation

offside side repeater damaged

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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HY18 HRC is a 2018 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 HY18 HRC, 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

How do I check the history of HY18 HRC?

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What year was HY18 HRC registered?

HY18 HRC is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is HY18 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY18 HRC 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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