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J24 AAM

2018 Ford S-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,733 mi
Last recorded70,733 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford S-max41,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 AAM
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,733 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 70,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 62,154 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 54,423 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 47,813 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 42,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 42,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over 75% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over 75% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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J24 AAM 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 J24 AAM, 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.

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What year was J24 AAM registered?

J24 AAM is a 2018 Ford S-max, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is J24 AAM safe to buy?

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